William Byrne (1883–1908)
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- Born
- 1883
- Died
- 1908
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- Names in Stone
When was William Byrne born? 1883.
When did William Byrne die? 1908.
Life story
William Byrne (1883–1908) was born in 1883, and died in 1908, at about age 25. 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
1886 · age 3 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1892 · age 9 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1898 · age 15 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1900 · age 17 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1903 · age 20 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1906 · age 23 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1908 · age 25 — Ford introduced the Model T
Questions about William Byrne
When was William Byrne born?
William Byrne was born in 1883.
When did William Byrne die?
William Byrne died in 1908.
How old was William Byrne at the time of death?
William Byrne was about 25 years old.
Where is William Byrne 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 Byrne was born?
Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when William was born.
Who was president when William Byrne died?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when William died.
What generation was William Byrne part of?
Born in 1883, William Byrne was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during William Byrne's lifetime?
During William's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 3); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 15); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 20); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 25).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Byrne?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1883
Death
1908
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