William Coates (1871–1943)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1871 in Flint, MI
- Died
- 1943 in Flint, MI
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was William Coates born? 1871 in Flint, MI.
When did William Coates die? 1943 in Flint, MI.
Life story
William Coates (1871–1943) was born in 1871 in Flint, MI, and died in 1943 in Flint, MI, at about age 72. 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
1871 · age 0 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1892 · age 21 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1903 · age 32 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1912 · age 41 — The Titanic sank
1918 · age 47 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1929 · age 58 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1937 · age 66 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
Questions about William Coates
When was William Coates born?
William Coates was born in 1871 in Flint, MI.
Where was William Coates born?
William Coates was born in Flint, MI.
When did William Coates die?
William Coates died in 1943 in Flint, MI.
Where did William Coates die?
William Coates died in Flint, MI.
How old was William Coates at the time of death?
William Coates was about 72 years old.
Where is William Coates 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 Coates was born?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when William was born.
Who was president when William Coates died?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when William died.
What happened in the world the year William Coates was born?
In 1871, the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city.
What major events happened during William Coates's lifetime?
During William's lifetime: the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 0); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 27); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 37); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 47); Prohibition ended in the United States (1933, age 62); the attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II (1941, age 70).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Coates?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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Birth
1871
Flint, MI
Death
1943
Flint, MI
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AncestryData, "William Coates (1871–1943)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-coates-1871-1943-4accd850/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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