William Dilley (1828–1882)
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- Born
- 1828
- Died
- 1882
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was William Dilley born? 1828.
When did William Dilley die? 1882.
Life story
William Dilley (1828–1882) was born in 1828, and died in 1882, at about age 54. 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
1845 · age 17 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 20 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 35 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 39 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 43 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
Questions about William Dilley
When was William Dilley born?
William Dilley was born in 1828.
When did William Dilley die?
William Dilley died in 1882.
How old was William Dilley at the time of death?
William Dilley was about 54 years old.
Where is William Dilley 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 Dilley was born?
John Quincy Adams was president of the United States when William was born.
Who was president when William Dilley died?
Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when William died.
What major events happened during William Dilley's lifetime?
During William's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 17); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 20); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 35); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 39); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 43).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Dilley?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
How many people named William Dilley are on AncestryData?
2 people named William Dilley are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1828
Death
1882
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AncestryData, "William Dilley (1828–1882)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-dilley-1828-1882-fe36c8e2/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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