William Bergreen (1866–1952)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1866 in St. Charles, ID
- Died
- 1952 in Dingle, ID
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was William Bergreen born? 1866 in St. Charles, ID.
When did William Bergreen die? 1952 in Dingle, ID.
Life story
William Bergreen (1866–1952) was born in 1866 in St. Charles, ID, and died in 1952 in Dingle, ID, at about age 86. 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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1867 · age 1 — The United States purchased Alaska
1886 · age 20 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1903 · age 37 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1914 · age 48 — World War I began
1927 · age 61 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 71 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 79 — World War II ended
Questions about William Bergreen
When was William Bergreen born?
William Bergreen was born in 1866 in St. Charles, ID.
Where was William Bergreen born?
William Bergreen was born in St. Charles, ID.
When did William Bergreen die?
William Bergreen died in 1952 in Dingle, ID.
Where did William Bergreen die?
William Bergreen died in Dingle, ID.
How old was William Bergreen at the time of death?
William Bergreen was about 86 years old.
Where is William Bergreen 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 Bergreen was born?
Andrew Johnson was president of the United States when William was born.
Who was president when William Bergreen died?
Harry S. Truman was president of the United States when William died.
What major events happened during William Bergreen's lifetime?
During William's lifetime: the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 1); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 26); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 42); women won the right to vote in the United States (1920, age 54); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 71); Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier (1947, age 81).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Bergreen?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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Birth
1866
St. Charles, ID
Death
1952
Dingle, ID
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