William Francis Moss Jr (1823–1908)
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- Born
- 1823
- Died
- 1908
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- Names in Stone
When was William Francis Moss born? 1823.
When did William Francis Moss die? 1908.
Life story
William Francis Moss Jr (1823–1908) was born in 1823, and died in 1908, at about age 85. A cemetery record documents William Francis's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about William Francis's life.
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The world William Francis lived through
1825 · age 2 — The Erie Canal opened
1848 · age 25 — The California Gold Rush began
1865 · age 42 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1871 · age 48 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1892 · age 69 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1903 · age 80 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
Questions about William Francis Moss
When was William Francis Moss born?
William Francis Moss was born in 1823.
When did William Francis Moss die?
William Francis Moss died in 1908.
How old was William Francis Moss at the time of death?
William Francis Moss was about 85 years old.
Where is William Francis Moss buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents William Francis's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when William Francis Moss was born?
James Monroe was president of the United States when William Francis was born.
Who was president when William Francis Moss died?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when William Francis died.
What major events happened during William Francis Moss's lifetime?
During William Francis's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 2); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 25); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 42); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 48); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 69); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 80).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Francis Moss?
Federal censuses taken during William Francis's lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1823
Death
1908
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