William B. Davis (1837–1889)
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- Born
- 1837
- Died
- 1889
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- Names in Stone
When was William B. Davis born? 1837.
When did William B. Davis die? 1889.
Life story
William B. Davis (1837–1889) was born in 1837, and died in 1889, at about age 52. A cemetery record documents William B.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about William B.'s life.
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1845 · age 8 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 11 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 26 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 30 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 34 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 49 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
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When was William B. Davis born?
William B. Davis was born in 1837.
When did William B. Davis die?
William B. Davis died in 1889.
How old was William B. Davis at the time of death?
William B. Davis was about 52 years old.
Where is William B. Davis buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents William B.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when William B. Davis was born?
In 1837, the U.S. presidents were Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren.
Who was president when William B. Davis died?
In 1889, the U.S. presidents were Grover Cleveland and Benjamin Harrison.
What major events happened during William B. Davis's lifetime?
During William B.'s lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 8); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 11); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 26); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 30); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 34); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 49).
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Federal censuses taken during William B.'s lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
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1837
Birth
1837
Death
1889
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1889
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AncestryData, "William B. Davis (1837–1889)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-b-davis-1837-1889-1fb323d0/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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