William Baxter Blaylock (1851–1928)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1851
    Died
    1928

    When was William Baxter Blaylock born? 1851.

    When did William Baxter Blaylock die? 1928.

    Life story

    William Baxter Blaylock (1851–1928) was born in 1851, and died in 1928, at about age 77. A cemetery record documents William Baxter's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about William Baxter's life.

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    The world William Baxter lived through

    1. 1861 · age 10 — The American Civil War began

    2. 1867 · age 16 — The United States purchased Alaska

    3. 1876 · age 25 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone

    4. 1898 · age 47 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    5. 1906 · age 55 — The San Francisco earthquake struck

    6. 1914 · age 63 — World War I began

    7. 1920 · age 69 — Women won the right to vote in the United States

    Questions about William Baxter Blaylock

    When was William Baxter Blaylock born?

    William Baxter Blaylock was born in 1851.

    When did William Baxter Blaylock die?

    William Baxter Blaylock died in 1928.

    How old was William Baxter Blaylock at the time of death?

    William Baxter Blaylock was about 77 years old.

    Where is William Baxter Blaylock buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents William Baxter's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when William Baxter Blaylock was born?

    Millard Fillmore was president of the United States when William Baxter was born.

    Who was president when William Baxter Blaylock died?

    Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when William Baxter died.

    What major events happened during William Baxter Blaylock's lifetime?

    During William Baxter's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 10); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 18); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 41); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 55); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 66).

    Which U.S. censuses would include William Baxter Blaylock?

    Federal censuses taken during William Baxter's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1851

    2. Death

      1928

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "William Baxter Blaylock (1851–1928)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-baxter-blaylock-1851-1928-9aece673/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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    Sources

    Names in Stone

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