William Black (1922–2008)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1922
- Died
- 2008
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was William Black born? 1922.
When did William Black die? 2008.
Life story
William Black (1922–2008) was born in 1922, and died in 2008, 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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The world William lived through
1927 · age 5 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 15 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 23 — World War II ended
1954 · age 32 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 40 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 47 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1980 · age 58 — Mount St. Helens erupted
1995 · age 73 — The Oklahoma City bombing took place
Questions about William Black
When was William Black born?
William Black was born in 1922.
When did William Black die?
William Black died in 2008.
How old was William Black at the time of death?
William Black was about 86 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?
Warren G. Harding was president of the United States when William was born.
Who was president when William Black died?
George W. Bush was president of the United States when William died.
What generation was William Black part of?
Born in 1922, William Black was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during William Black's lifetime?
During William's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 5); the attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II (1941, age 19); the Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education (1954, age 32); the Civil Rights Act was signed (1964, age 42); Mount St. Helens erupted (1980, age 58); Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast (2005, age 83).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Black?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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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1922
Death
2008
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AncestryData, "William Black (1922–2008)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-black-1922-2008-6016d33d/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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