William A. Bennett (1869–1915)
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- Born
- 1869
- Died
- 1915
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was William A. Bennett born? 1869.
When did William A. Bennett die? 1915.
Life story
William A. Bennett (1869–1915) was born in 1869, and died in 1915, at about age 46. 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
1869 · age 0 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 7 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1892 · age 23 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1900 · age 31 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1906 · age 37 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1912 · age 43 — The Titanic sank
Questions about William A. Bennett
When was William A. Bennett born?
William A. Bennett was born in 1869.
When did William A. Bennett die?
William A. Bennett died in 1915.
How old was William A. Bennett at the time of death?
William A. Bennett was about 46 years old.
Where is William A. Bennett 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. Bennett was born?
In 1869, the U.S. presidents were Andrew Johnson and Ulysses S. Grant.
Who was president when William A. Bennett died?
Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when William A. died.
What happened in the world the year William A. Bennett was born?
In 1869, the first transcontinental railroad was completed.
What major events happened during William A. Bennett's lifetime?
During William A.'s lifetime: the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 0); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 7); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 23); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 31); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 37); the Titanic sank (1912, age 43).
Which U.S. censuses would include William A. Bennett?
Federal censuses taken during William A.'s lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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2 people named William A. Bennett are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1915
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