William E. Wilkinson (1860–1932)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1860
- Died
- 1932
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was William E. Wilkinson born? 1860.
When did William E. Wilkinson die? 1932.
Life story
William E. Wilkinson (1860–1932) was born in 1860, and died in 1932, at about age 72. A cemetery record documents William E.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about William E.'s life.
Ancestry
Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.
Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.
Find William E.’s records
The world William E. lived through
1861 · age 1 — The American Civil War began
1867 · age 7 — The United States purchased Alaska
1876 · age 16 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1898 · age 38 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 46 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1914 · age 54 — World War I began
1920 · age 60 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
Questions about William E. Wilkinson
When was William E. Wilkinson born?
William E. Wilkinson was born in 1860.
When did William E. Wilkinson die?
William E. Wilkinson died in 1932.
How old was William E. Wilkinson at the time of death?
William E. Wilkinson was about 72 years old.
Where is William E. Wilkinson 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. Wilkinson was born?
James Buchanan was president of the United States when William E. was born.
Who was president when William E. Wilkinson died?
Herbert Hoover was president of the United States when William E. died.
What major events happened during William E. Wilkinson's lifetime?
During William E.'s lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 1); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 9); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 32); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 46); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 57); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 69).
Which U.S. censuses would include William E. Wilkinson?
Federal censuses taken during William E.'s lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
Census years to search
Life events
Birth
1860
Death
1932
Burial
Add details
Add a name
Is this information correct?
By submitting you agree to our Privacy Policy.
More records
- William E. Wilkinson family trees
- William E. Wilkinson birth records
- William E. Wilkinson death records
- William E. Wilkinson military records
- William E. Wilkinson newspapers
- William E. Wilkinson census
- William E. Wilkinson marriage records
- William E. Wilkinson records
- William E. Wilkinson immigration records
Ancestry
Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.
Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.
Explore Related Family History
- Explore Wilkinson family records
Compare people with this surname. A shared surname does not establish a family relationship.
- Research cemetery records and inscriptions
This record includes a burial event. Explore the existing guide to cemetery documentation and transcriptions.
- Compare records and test a family-history match
Use dates, places and independent sources to distinguish people with similar names.
Cite this record
AncestryData, "William E. Wilkinson (1860–1932)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-e-wilkinson-1860-1932-aff99291/, accessed 2026-11-13.
https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-e-wilkinson-1860-1932-aff99291/
Sources
Other William E. Wilkinson records
Born 1888
Died 1910
Ancestry
Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.
Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.
Ancestry
AncestryDNA® with Traits
Ethnicity estimate, DNA matches and personal traits.