William Adams (1822–1901)
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- Born
- 1822
- Died
- 1901
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was William Adams born? 1822.
When did William Adams die? 1901.
Life story
William Adams (1822–1901) was born in 1822, and died in 1901, at about age 79. A cemetery record documents William's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about William's life.
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1825 · age 3 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 24 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 39 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 43 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 47 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 54 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1892 · age 70 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1900 · age 78 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
Questions about William Adams
When was William Adams born?
William Adams was born in 1822.
When did William Adams die?
William Adams died in 1901.
How old was William Adams at the time of death?
William Adams was about 79 years old.
Where is William Adams buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents William's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when William Adams was born?
James Monroe was president of the United States when William was born.
Who was president when William Adams died?
In 1901, the U.S. presidents were William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt.
What major events happened during William Adams's lifetime?
During William's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 3); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 26); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 43); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 49); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 70).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Adams?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named William Adams are on AncestryData?
2 people named William Adams are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1822
Death
1901
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AncestryData, "William Adams (1822–1901)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-adams-1822-1901-e95edc85/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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Born 1822 in Hillsborough, County Down, Ireland
Died 1901 in Bluff City, San Juan, Utah
Born 1848
Died 1925
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