William Cathey (1777–1864)
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- Born
- 1777
- Died
- 1864
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was William Cathey born? 1777.
When did William Cathey die? 1864.
Life story
William Cathey (1777–1864) was born in 1777, and died in 1864, at about age 87. 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
1787 · age 10 — The U.S. Constitution was signed
1803 · age 26 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1825 · age 48 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 69 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 84 — The American Civil War began
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When was William Cathey born?
William Cathey was born in 1777.
When did William Cathey die?
William Cathey died in 1864.
How old was William Cathey at the time of death?
William Cathey was about 87 years old.
Where is William Cathey 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 Cathey died?
Abraham Lincoln was president of the United States when William died.
What major events happened during William Cathey's lifetime?
During William's lifetime: the U.S. Constitution was signed (1787, age 10); the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 26); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 48); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 69); the American Civil War began (1861, age 84).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Cathey?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860.
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1777
Death
1864
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AncestryData, "William Cathey (1777–1864)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-cathey-1777-1864-35147b4a/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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