William D. Kilpatrick (1783–1856)

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    Born
    1783
    Died
    1856

    When was William D. Kilpatrick born? 1783.

    When did William D. Kilpatrick die? 1856.

    Life story

    William D. Kilpatrick (1783–1856) was born in 1783, and died in 1856, at about age 73. A cemetery record documents William D.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about William D.'s life.

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    The world William D. lived through

    1. 1787 · age 4 — The U.S. Constitution was signed

    2. 1790 · age 7 — The first U.S. census was taken

    3. 1803 · age 20 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States

    4. 1812 · age 29 — The War of 1812 began

    5. 1825 · age 42 — The Erie Canal opened

    6. 1845 · age 62 — The Irish Potato Famine began

    7. 1846 · age 63 — The Mexican–American War began

    8. 1848 · age 65 — The California Gold Rush began

    Questions about William D. Kilpatrick

    When was William D. Kilpatrick born?

    William D. Kilpatrick was born in 1783.

    When did William D. Kilpatrick die?

    William D. Kilpatrick died in 1856.

    How old was William D. Kilpatrick at the time of death?

    William D. Kilpatrick was about 73 years old.

    Where is William D. Kilpatrick buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents William D.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when William D. Kilpatrick died?

    Franklin Pierce was president of the United States when William D. died.

    What major events happened during William D. Kilpatrick's lifetime?

    During William D.'s lifetime: the U.S. Constitution was signed (1787, age 4); the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 20); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 42); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 63).

    Which U.S. censuses would include William D. Kilpatrick?

    Federal censuses taken during William D.'s lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1783

    2. Death

      1856

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "William D. Kilpatrick (1783–1856)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-d-kilpatrick-1783-1856-2e21f6f1/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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