William Devalson Shirley (1889–1895)
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- Born
- 1889
- Died
- 1895
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was William Devalson Shirley born? 1889.
When did William Devalson Shirley die? 1895.
Life story
William Devalson Shirley (1889–1895) was born in 1889, and died in 1895, at about age 6. A cemetery record documents William Devalson's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about William Devalson's life.
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1892 · age 3 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
Questions about William Devalson Shirley
When was William Devalson Shirley born?
William Devalson Shirley was born in 1889.
When did William Devalson Shirley die?
William Devalson Shirley died in 1895.
How old was William Devalson Shirley at the time of death?
William Devalson Shirley was about 6 years old.
Where is William Devalson Shirley buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents William Devalson's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when William Devalson Shirley was born?
In 1889, the U.S. presidents were Grover Cleveland and Benjamin Harrison.
Who was president when William Devalson Shirley died?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when William Devalson died.
What generation was William Devalson Shirley part of?
Born in 1889, William Devalson Shirley was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during William Devalson Shirley's lifetime?
During William Devalson's lifetime: Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 3).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Devalson Shirley?
Federal censuses taken during William Devalson's lifetime and now public: 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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- 1890(most records lost in a 1921 fire)
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Birth
1889
Death
1895
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AncestryData, "William Devalson Shirley (1889–1895)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-devalson-shirley-1889-1895-920d5a59/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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