William Black (1863–1937)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1863
- Died
- 1937
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- Names in Stone
When was William Black born? 1863.
When did William Black die? 1937.
Life story
William Black (1863–1937) was born in 1863, and died in 1937, at about age 74. 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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The world William lived through
1863 · age 0 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1869 · age 6 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1886 · age 23 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1900 · age 37 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1908 · age 45 — Ford introduced the Model T
1917 · age 54 — The United States entered World War I
1927 · age 64 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1935 · age 72 — The Social Security Act was signed
Questions about William Black
When was William Black born?
William Black was born in 1863.
When did William Black die?
William Black died in 1937.
How old was William Black at the time of death?
William Black was about 74 years old.
Where is William Black 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 Black was born?
Abraham Lincoln was president of the United States when William was born.
Who was president when William Black died?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when William died.
What happened in the world the year William Black was born?
In 1863, the Emancipation Proclamation took effect.
What major events happened during William Black's lifetime?
During William's lifetime: the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 0); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 8); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 35); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 45); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 55); Prohibition ended in the United States (1933, age 70).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Black?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named William Black are on AncestryData?
2 people named William Black are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1863
Death
1937
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AncestryData, "William Black (1863–1937)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-black-1863-1937-98178c0f/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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