Mary Williams (1846–1910)
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- Born
- 1846
- Died
- 1910
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Mary Williams born? 1846.
When did Mary Williams die? 1910.
Life story
Mary Williams (1846–1910) was born in 1846, and died in 1910, at about age 64. A cemetery record documents Mary's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Mary's life.
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The world Mary lived through
1846 · age 0 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 15 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 19 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 23 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 30 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1892 · age 46 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1900 · age 54 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1906 · age 60 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
Questions about Mary Williams
When was Mary Williams born?
Mary Williams was born in 1846.
When did Mary Williams die?
Mary Williams died in 1910.
How old was Mary Williams at the time of death?
Mary Williams was about 64 years old.
Where is Mary Williams buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Mary's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Mary Williams was born?
James K. Polk was president of the United States when Mary was born.
Who was president when Mary Williams died?
William Howard Taft was president of the United States when Mary died.
What happened in the world the year Mary Williams was born?
In 1846, the Mexican–American War began.
What major events happened during Mary Williams's lifetime?
During Mary's lifetime: the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 0); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 17); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 23); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 40); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 54); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 62).
Which U.S. censuses would include Mary Williams?
Federal censuses taken during Mary's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named Mary Williams are on AncestryData?
2 people named Mary Williams are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1846
Death
1910
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AncestryData, "Mary Williams (1846–1910)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/mary-williams-1846-1910-a4d4fb97/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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