William H. Davis (1871–1925)
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- Born
- 1871
- Died
- 1925
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- Names in Stone
When was William H. Davis born? 1871.
When did William H. Davis die? 1925.
Life story
William H. Davis (1871–1925) was born in 1871, and died in 1925, at about age 54. A cemetery record documents William H.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about William H.'s life.
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The world William H. lived through
1871 · age 0 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 15 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1898 · age 27 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1903 · age 32 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1908 · age 37 — Ford introduced the Model T
1914 · age 43 — World War I began
1918 · age 47 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
Questions about William H. Davis
When was William H. Davis born?
William H. Davis was born in 1871.
When did William H. Davis die?
William H. Davis died in 1925.
How old was William H. Davis at the time of death?
William H. Davis was about 54 years old.
Where is William H. Davis buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents William H.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when William H. Davis was born?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when William H. was born.
Who was president when William H. Davis died?
Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when William H. died.
What happened in the world the year William H. Davis was born?
In 1871, the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city.
What major events happened during William H. Davis's lifetime?
During William H.'s lifetime: the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 0); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 21); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 32); the Titanic sank (1912, age 41); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 47).
Which U.S. censuses would include William H. Davis?
Federal censuses taken during William H.'s lifetime and now public: 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1871
Death
1925
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AncestryData, "William H. Davis (1871–1925)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-h-davis-1871-1925-ba6942dc/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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