William Cheney (1822–1908)
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- Born
- 1822
- Died
- 1908
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was William Cheney born? 1822.
When did William Cheney die? 1908.
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William Cheney (1822–1908) was born in 1822, and died in 1908, at about age 86. 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
1825 · age 3 — The Erie Canal opened
1848 · age 26 — The California Gold Rush began
1865 · age 43 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1871 · age 49 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1892 · age 70 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1903 · age 81 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
Questions about William Cheney
When was William Cheney born?
William Cheney was born in 1822.
When did William Cheney die?
William Cheney died in 1908.
How old was William Cheney at the time of death?
William Cheney was about 86 years old.
Where is William Cheney 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 Cheney was born?
James Monroe was president of the United States when William was born.
Who was president when William Cheney died?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when William died.
What major events happened during William Cheney's lifetime?
During William's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 3); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 26); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 43); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 49); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 70); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 81).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Cheney?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1822
Death
1908
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