William Davey (1825–1884)
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- Born
- 1825
- Died
- 1884
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- Names in Stone
When was William Davey born? 1825.
When did William Davey die? 1884.
Life story
William Davey (1825–1884) was born in 1825, and died in 1884, 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
1825 · age 0 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 21 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 36 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 40 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 44 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 51 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
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When was William Davey born?
William Davey was born in 1825.
When did William Davey die?
William Davey died in 1884.
How old was William Davey at the time of death?
William Davey was about 59 years old.
Where is William Davey 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 Davey was born?
In 1825, the U.S. presidents were James Monroe and John Quincy Adams.
Who was president when William Davey died?
Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when William died.
What happened in the world the year William Davey was born?
In 1825, the Erie Canal opened.
What major events happened during William Davey's lifetime?
During William's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 0); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 21); the American Civil War began (1861, age 36); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 40); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 44); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 51).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Davey?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
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Birth
1825
Death
1884
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