William Ames (1799–1868)
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- Born
- 1799
- Died
- 1868
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- Names in Stone
When was William Ames born? 1799.
When did William Ames die? 1868.
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William Ames (1799–1868) was born in 1799, and died in 1868, at about age 69. 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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The world William lived through
1803 · age 4 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1825 · age 26 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 47 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 62 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 66 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
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When was William Ames born?
William Ames was born in 1799.
When did William Ames die?
William Ames died in 1868.
How old was William Ames at the time of death?
William Ames was about 69 years old.
Where is William Ames 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 Ames was born?
John Adams was president of the United States when William was born.
Who was president when William Ames died?
Andrew Johnson was president of the United States when William died.
What major events happened during William Ames's lifetime?
During William's lifetime: the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 4); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 26); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 47); the American Civil War began (1861, age 62); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 66).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Ames?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860.
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AncestryData, "William Ames (1799–1868)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-ames-1799-1868-e26e6591/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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