William Arthur Moore Jr. (1791–1869)
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- Born
- 1791
- Died
- 1869
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- Names in Stone
When was William Arthur Moore born? 1791.
When did William Arthur Moore die? 1869.
Life story
William Arthur Moore Jr. (1791–1869) was born in 1791, and died in 1869, at about age 78. A cemetery record documents William Arthur's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about William Arthur's life.
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The world William Arthur lived through
1803 · age 12 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1825 · age 34 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 55 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 70 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 74 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 78 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
Questions about William Arthur Moore
When was William Arthur Moore born?
William Arthur Moore was born in 1791.
When did William Arthur Moore die?
William Arthur Moore died in 1869.
How old was William Arthur Moore at the time of death?
William Arthur Moore was about 78 years old.
Where is William Arthur Moore buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents William Arthur's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when William Arthur Moore was born?
George Washington was president of the United States when William Arthur was born.
Who was president when William Arthur Moore died?
In 1869, the U.S. presidents were Andrew Johnson and Ulysses S. Grant.
What major events happened during William Arthur Moore's lifetime?
During William Arthur's lifetime: the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 12); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 34); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 55); the American Civil War began (1861, age 70); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 74); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 78).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Arthur Moore?
Federal censuses taken during William Arthur's lifetime and now public: 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860.
How many people named William Arthur Moore are on AncestryData?
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1791
Death
1869
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AncestryData, "William Arthur Moore (1791–1869)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-arthur-moore-1791-1869-bde3eae7/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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