William Carson (1869–1928)
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- Born
- 1869
- Died
- 1928
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- Names in Stone
When was William Carson born? 1869.
When did William Carson die? 1928.
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Life story
William Carson (1869–1928) was born in 1869, and died in 1928, at about age 59. 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
1869 · age 0 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 7 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1892 · age 23 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1900 · age 31 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1906 · age 37 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1912 · age 43 — The Titanic sank
1917 · age 48 — The United States entered World War I
1920 · age 51 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
Questions about William Carson
When was William Carson born?
William Carson was born in 1869.
When did William Carson die?
William Carson died in 1928.
How old was William Carson at the time of death?
William Carson was about 59 years old.
Where is William Carson 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 Carson was born?
In 1869, the U.S. presidents were Andrew Johnson and Ulysses S. Grant.
Who was president when William Carson died?
Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when William died.
What happened in the world the year William Carson was born?
In 1869, the first transcontinental railroad was completed.
What major events happened during William Carson's lifetime?
During William's lifetime: the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 0); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 17); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 31); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 39); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 48); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 58).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Carson?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1869
Death
1928
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AncestryData, "William Carson (1869–1928)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-carson-1869-1928-4aed54ce/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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