William H. Wilkins (1862–1919)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1862
- Died
- 1919
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was William H. Wilkins born? 1862.
When did William H. Wilkins die? 1919.
Life story
William H. Wilkins (1862–1919) was born in 1862, and died in 1919, at about age 57. A cemetery record documents William H.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about William H.'s life.
Ancestry
Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.
Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.
Find William H.’s records
The world William H. lived through
1863 · age 1 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1869 · age 7 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1886 · age 24 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1900 · age 38 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1908 · age 46 — Ford introduced the Model T
1917 · age 55 — The United States entered World War I
Questions about William H. Wilkins
When was William H. Wilkins born?
William H. Wilkins was born in 1862.
When did William H. Wilkins die?
William H. Wilkins died in 1919.
How old was William H. Wilkins at the time of death?
William H. Wilkins was about 57 years old.
Where is William H. Wilkins 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. Wilkins was born?
Abraham Lincoln was president of the United States when William H. was born.
Who was president when William H. Wilkins died?
Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when William H. died.
What major events happened during William H. Wilkins's lifetime?
During William H.'s lifetime: the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 1); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 7); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 24); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 38); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 46); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 55).
Which U.S. censuses would include William H. Wilkins?
Federal censuses taken during William H.'s lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
Census years to search
Life events
Birth
1862
Death
1919
Burial
Add details
Add a name
Is this information correct?
By submitting you agree to our Privacy Policy.
More records
Ancestry
Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.
Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.
Explore Related Family History
- Explore Wilkins family records
Compare people with this surname. A shared surname does not establish a family relationship.
- Research cemetery records and inscriptions
This record includes a burial event. Explore the existing guide to cemetery documentation and transcriptions.
- Compare records and test a family-history match
Use dates, places and independent sources to distinguish people with similar names.
Cite this record
AncestryData, "William H. Wilkins (1862–1919)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-h-wilkins-1862-1919-2fd7700a/, accessed 2026-11-14.
https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-h-wilkins-1862-1919-2fd7700a/
Sources
Other William H. Wilkins records
No other records are listed for this name.
Browse Wilkins family recordsAncestry
Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.
Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.
Ancestry
AncestryDNA® with Traits
Ethnicity estimate, DNA matches and personal traits.