William Albert Weed (1848–1941)
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- Born
- 1848
- Died
- 1941
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- Names in Stone
When was William Albert Weed born? 1848.
When did William Albert Weed die? 1941.
Life story
William Albert Weed (1848–1941) was born in 1848, and died in 1941, at about age 93. A cemetery record documents William Albert's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about William Albert's life.
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The world William Albert lived through
1848 · age 0 — The California Gold Rush began
1867 · age 19 — The United States purchased Alaska
1886 · age 38 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1903 · age 55 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1914 · age 66 — World War I began
1927 · age 79 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 89 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
Questions about William Albert Weed
When was William Albert Weed born?
William Albert Weed was born in 1848.
When did William Albert Weed die?
William Albert Weed died in 1941.
How old was William Albert Weed at the time of death?
William Albert Weed was about 93 years old.
Where is William Albert Weed buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents William Albert's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when William Albert Weed was born?
James K. Polk was president of the United States when William Albert was born.
Who was president when William Albert Weed died?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when William Albert died.
What happened in the world the year William Albert Weed was born?
In 1848, the California Gold Rush began.
What major events happened during William Albert Weed's lifetime?
During William Albert's lifetime: the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 0); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 21); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 50); the Titanic sank (1912, age 64); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 79); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 91).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Albert Weed?
Federal censuses taken during William Albert's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1848
Death
1941
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