William Gilbert Pomeroy (1863–1916)
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- Born
- 1863
- Died
- 1916
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- Names in Stone
When was William Gilbert Pomeroy born? 1863.
When did William Gilbert Pomeroy die? 1916.
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William Gilbert Pomeroy (1863–1916) was born in 1863, and died in 1916, at about age 53. A cemetery record documents William Gilbert's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about William Gilbert's life.
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The world William Gilbert lived through
1863 · age 0 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 4 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 8 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 23 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1898 · age 35 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1903 · age 40 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1908 · age 45 — Ford introduced the Model T
1914 · age 51 — World War I began
Questions about William Gilbert Pomeroy
When was William Gilbert Pomeroy born?
William Gilbert Pomeroy was born in 1863.
When did William Gilbert Pomeroy die?
William Gilbert Pomeroy died in 1916.
How old was William Gilbert Pomeroy at the time of death?
William Gilbert Pomeroy was about 53 years old.
Where is William Gilbert Pomeroy buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents William Gilbert's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when William Gilbert Pomeroy was born?
Abraham Lincoln was president of the United States when William Gilbert was born.
Who was president when William Gilbert Pomeroy died?
Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when William Gilbert died.
What happened in the world the year William Gilbert Pomeroy was born?
In 1863, the Emancipation Proclamation took effect.
What major events happened during William Gilbert Pomeroy's lifetime?
During William Gilbert's lifetime: the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 0); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 6); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 23); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 37); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 45).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Gilbert Pomeroy?
Federal censuses taken during William Gilbert's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1863
Death
1916
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