William A. Anderson (1892–1992)
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- Born
- 1892
- Died
- 1992
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was William A. Anderson born? 1892.
When did William A. Anderson die? 1992.
Life story
William A. Anderson (1892–1992) was born in 1892, and died in 1992, at about age 100. A cemetery record documents William A.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about William A.'s life.
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The world William A. lived through
1892 · age 0 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1908 · age 16 — Ford introduced the Model T
1920 · age 28 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
1937 · age 45 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1947 · age 55 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
1957 · age 65 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
1965 · age 73 — The Voting Rights Act was signed
1980 · age 88 — Mount St. Helens erupted
Questions about William A. Anderson
When was William A. Anderson born?
William A. Anderson was born in 1892.
When did William A. Anderson die?
William A. Anderson died in 1992.
How old was William A. Anderson at the time of death?
William A. Anderson was about 100 years old.
Where is William A. Anderson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents William A.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when William A. Anderson was born?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when William A. was born.
Who was president when William A. Anderson died?
George H. W. Bush was president of the United States when William A. died.
What generation was William A. Anderson part of?
Born in 1892, William A. Anderson was part of the Lost Generation.
What happened in the world the year William A. Anderson was born?
In 1892, Ellis Island opened to immigrants.
What major events happened during William A. Anderson's lifetime?
During William A.'s lifetime: Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 0); World War I began (1914, age 22); the Social Security Act was signed (1935, age 43); the Korean War began (1950, age 58); President Kennedy was assassinated (1963, age 71); Mount St. Helens erupted (1980, age 88).
Which U.S. censuses would include William A. Anderson?
Federal censuses taken during William A.'s lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1892
Death
1992
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Died 1895
Born 1903 in Michigan
Died 1980 in Flint, MI
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