William E. Wolfe (1866–1895)
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- Born
- 1866
- Died
- 1895
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- Names in Stone
When was William E. Wolfe born? 1866.
When did William E. Wolfe die? 1895.
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William E. Wolfe (1866–1895) was born in 1866, and died in 1895, at about age 29. 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
1867 · age 1 — The United States purchased Alaska
1869 · age 3 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1871 · age 5 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1876 · age 10 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1886 · age 20 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1892 · age 26 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
Questions about William E. Wolfe
When was William E. Wolfe born?
William E. Wolfe was born in 1866.
When did William E. Wolfe die?
William E. Wolfe died in 1895.
How old was William E. Wolfe at the time of death?
William E. Wolfe was about 29 years old.
Where is William E. Wolfe 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. Wolfe was born?
Andrew Johnson was president of the United States when William E. was born.
Who was president when William E. Wolfe died?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when William E. died.
What major events happened during William E. Wolfe's lifetime?
During William E.'s lifetime: the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 1); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 3); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 5); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 10); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 20); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 26).
Which U.S. censuses would include William E. Wolfe?
Federal censuses taken during William E.'s lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1866
Death
1895
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