William A. Williams (1860–1900)
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- Born
- 1860
- Died
- 1900
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- Names in Stone
When was William A. Williams born? 1860.
When did William A. Williams die? 1900.
Life story
William A. Williams (1860–1900) was born in 1860, and died in 1900, at about age 40. 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
1861 · age 1 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 5 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 9 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 16 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1892 · age 32 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1900 · age 40 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
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When was William A. Williams born?
William A. Williams was born in 1860.
When did William A. Williams die?
William A. Williams died in 1900.
How old was William A. Williams at the time of death?
William A. Williams was about 40 years old.
Where is William A. Williams 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. Williams was born?
James Buchanan was president of the United States when William A. was born.
Who was president when William A. Williams died?
William McKinley was president of the United States when William A. died.
What major events happened during William A. Williams's lifetime?
During William A.'s lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 1); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 5); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 9); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 16); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 32); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 40).
Which U.S. censuses would include William A. Williams?
Federal censuses taken during William A.'s lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1860
Death
1900
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AncestryData, "William A. Williams (1860–1900)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-a-williams-1860-1900-33e712e8/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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