William E. Starks (1945–1986)
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- Born
- 1945
- Died
- 1986
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- Names in Stone
When was William E. Starks born? 1945.
When did William E. Starks die? 1986.
Life story
William E. Starks (1945–1986) was born in 1945, and died in 1986, at about age 41. A cemetery record documents William E.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about William E.'s life.

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The world William E. lived through
1945 · age 0 — World War II ended
1953 · age 8 — The Korean War armistice was signed
1957 · age 12 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
1963 · age 18 — President Kennedy was assassinated
1969 · age 24 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1976 · age 31 — The United States celebrated its Bicentennial
Questions about William E. Starks
When was William E. Starks born?
William E. Starks was born in 1945.
When did William E. Starks die?
William E. Starks died in 1986.
How old was William E. Starks at the time of death?
William E. Starks was about 41 years old.
Where is William E. Starks buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents William E.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when William E. Starks was born?
In 1945, the U.S. presidents were Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman.
Who was president when William E. Starks died?
Ronald Reagan was president of the United States when William E. died.
What generation was William E. Starks part of?
Born in 1945, William E. Starks was part of the Silent Generation.
What happened in the world the year William E. Starks was born?
In 1945, World War II ended.
What major events happened during William E. Starks's lifetime?
During William E.'s lifetime: World War II ended (1945, age 0); the Korean War armistice was signed (1953, age 8); the Soviet Union launched Sputnik (1957, age 12); President Kennedy was assassinated (1963, age 18); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 24); the United States celebrated its Bicentennial (1976, age 31).
Which U.S. censuses would include William E. Starks?
Federal censuses taken during William E.'s lifetime and now public: 1950.
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1945
Death
1986
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