William Brown (1770–1835)
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- Born
- 1770
- Died
- 1835
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was William Brown born? 1770.
When did William Brown die? 1835.
Life story
William Brown (1770–1835) was born in 1770, and died in 1835, at about age 65. 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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1776 · age 6 — The Declaration of Independence was signed
1787 · age 17 — The U.S. Constitution was signed
1790 · age 20 — The first U.S. census was taken
1803 · age 33 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1812 · age 42 — The War of 1812 began
1825 · age 55 — The Erie Canal opened
Questions about William Brown
When was William Brown born?
William Brown was born in 1770.
When did William Brown die?
William Brown died in 1835.
How old was William Brown at the time of death?
William Brown was about 65 years old.
Where is William Brown 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 Brown died?
Andrew Jackson was president of the United States when William died.
What major events happened during William Brown's lifetime?
During William's lifetime: the Declaration of Independence was signed (1776, age 6); the U.S. Constitution was signed (1787, age 17); the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 20); the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 33); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 42); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 55).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Brown?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830.
How many people named William Brown are on AncestryData?
2 people named William Brown are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1835
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AncestryData, "William Brown (1770–1835)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-brown-1770-1835-ecdf9f04/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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