William Armstrong (1797–1838)
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- Born
- 1797
- Died
- 1838
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- Names in Stone
When was William Armstrong born? 1797.
When did William Armstrong die? 1838.
Life story
William Armstrong (1797–1838) was born in 1797, and died in 1838, at about age 41. 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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1803 · age 6 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1812 · age 15 — The War of 1812 began
1825 · age 28 — The Erie Canal opened
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When was William Armstrong born?
William Armstrong was born in 1797.
When did William Armstrong die?
William Armstrong died in 1838.
How old was William Armstrong at the time of death?
William Armstrong was about 41 years old.
Where is William Armstrong 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 Armstrong was born?
In 1797, the U.S. presidents were George Washington and John Adams.
Who was president when William Armstrong died?
Martin Van Buren was president of the United States when William died.
What major events happened during William Armstrong's lifetime?
During William's lifetime: the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 6); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 15); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 28).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Armstrong?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830.
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1797
Death
1838
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AncestryData, "William Armstrong (1797–1838)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-armstrong-1797-1838-c5b9dac8/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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