Richard Williams (1772–1812)
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- Born
- 1772
- Died
- 1812
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- Names in Stone
When was Richard Williams born? 1772.
When did Richard Williams die? 1812.
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Richard Williams (1772–1812) was born in 1772, and died in 1812, at about age 40. A cemetery record documents Richard's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Richard's life.
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1776 · age 4 — The Declaration of Independence was signed
1787 · age 15 — The U.S. Constitution was signed
1790 · age 18 — The first U.S. census was taken
1803 · age 31 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1812 · age 40 — The War of 1812 began
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When was Richard Williams born?
Richard Williams was born in 1772.
When did Richard Williams die?
Richard Williams died in 1812.
How old was Richard Williams at the time of death?
Richard Williams was about 40 years old.
Where is Richard Williams buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Richard's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Richard Williams died?
James Madison was president of the United States when Richard died.
What major events happened during Richard Williams's lifetime?
During Richard's lifetime: the Declaration of Independence was signed (1776, age 4); the U.S. Constitution was signed (1787, age 15); the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 18); the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 31); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 40).
Which U.S. censuses would include Richard Williams?
Federal censuses taken during Richard's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810.
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1772
Death
1812
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