William C. Sentell (1863–1888)
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- Born
- 1863
- Died
- 1888
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- Names in Stone
When was William C. Sentell born? 1863.
When did William C. Sentell die? 1888.
Life story
William C. Sentell (1863–1888) was born in 1863, and died in 1888, at about age 25. A cemetery record documents William C.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about William C.'s life.
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The world William C. lived through
1863 · age 0 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1865 · age 2 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1867 · age 4 — The United States purchased Alaska
1869 · age 6 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1871 · age 8 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1876 · age 13 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1886 · age 23 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
Questions about William C. Sentell
When was William C. Sentell born?
William C. Sentell was born in 1863.
When did William C. Sentell die?
William C. Sentell died in 1888.
How old was William C. Sentell at the time of death?
William C. Sentell was about 25 years old.
Where is William C. Sentell buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents William C.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when William C. Sentell was born?
Abraham Lincoln was president of the United States when William C. was born.
Who was president when William C. Sentell died?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when William C. died.
What happened in the world the year William C. Sentell was born?
In 1863, the Emancipation Proclamation took effect.
What major events happened during William C. Sentell's lifetime?
During William C.'s lifetime: the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 0); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 4); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 8); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 23).
Which U.S. censuses would include William C. Sentell?
Federal censuses taken during William C.'s lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880.
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1863
Death
1888
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