William Ernst (1887–1977)
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- Born
- 1887
- Died
- 1977
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was William Ernst born? 1887.
When did William Ernst die? 1977.
Life story
William Ernst (1887–1977) was born in 1887, and died in 1977, at about age 90. 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
1892 · age 5 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1908 · age 21 — Ford introduced the Model T
1920 · age 33 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
1937 · age 50 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1947 · age 60 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
1957 · age 70 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
1965 · age 78 — The Voting Rights Act was signed
Questions about William Ernst
When was William Ernst born?
William Ernst was born in 1887.
When did William Ernst die?
William Ernst died in 1977.
How old was William Ernst at the time of death?
William Ernst was about 90 years old.
Where is William Ernst 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 Ernst was born?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when William was born.
Who was president when William Ernst died?
In 1977, the U.S. presidents were Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter.
What generation was William Ernst part of?
Born in 1887, William Ernst was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during William Ernst's lifetime?
During William's lifetime: Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 5); the Titanic sank (1912, age 25); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 42); Allied forces landed in Normandy on D-Day (1944, age 57); Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott (1955, age 68); the Voting Rights Act was signed (1965, age 78).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Ernst?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1887
Death
1977
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AncestryData, "William Ernst (1887–1977)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-ernst-1887-1977-560861cb/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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