William Breen (1881–1939)
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- Born
- 1881
- Died
- 1939
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- Names in Stone
When was William Breen born? 1881.
When did William Breen die? 1939.
Life story
William Breen (1881–1939) was born in 1881, and died in 1939, at about age 58. 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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1886 · age 5 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1900 · age 19 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1908 · age 27 — Ford introduced the Model T
1917 · age 36 — The United States entered World War I
1927 · age 46 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1935 · age 54 — The Social Security Act was signed
Questions about William Breen
When was William Breen born?
William Breen was born in 1881.
When did William Breen die?
William Breen died in 1939.
How old was William Breen at the time of death?
William Breen was about 58 years old.
Where is William Breen 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 Breen was born?
In 1881, the U.S. presidents were Rutherford B. Hayes, James A. Garfield and Chester A. Arthur.
Who was president when William Breen died?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when William died.
What major events happened during William Breen's lifetime?
During William's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 5); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 19); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 27); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 36); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 46); the Social Security Act was signed (1935, age 54).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Breen?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named William Breen are on AncestryData?
2 people named William Breen are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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Death
1939
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AncestryData, "William Breen (1881–1939)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-breen-1881-1939-de462089/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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