William Dilley (1868–1927)
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- Born
- 1868
- Died
- 1927
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was William Dilley born? 1868.
When did William Dilley die? 1927.
Life story
William Dilley (1868–1927) was born in 1868, and died in 1927, 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
1869 · age 1 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 8 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1892 · age 24 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1900 · age 32 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1906 · age 38 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1912 · age 44 — The Titanic sank
1917 · age 49 — The United States entered World War I
1920 · age 52 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
Questions about William Dilley
When was William Dilley born?
William Dilley was born in 1868.
When did William Dilley die?
William Dilley died in 1927.
How old was William Dilley at the time of death?
William Dilley was about 59 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?
Andrew Johnson was president of the United States when William was born.
Who was president when William Dilley died?
Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when William died.
What major events happened during William Dilley's lifetime?
During William's lifetime: the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 1); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 18); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 32); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 40); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 49); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 59).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Dilley?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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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1868
Death
1927
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AncestryData, "William Dilley (1868–1927)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-dilley-1868-1927-a58da62a/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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