William Harrison Hargrove (1841–1909)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1841
    Died
    1909

    When was William Harrison Hargrove born? 1841.

    When did William Harrison Hargrove die? 1909.

    Life story

    William Harrison Hargrove (1841–1909) was born in 1841, and died in 1909, at about age 68. A cemetery record documents William Harrison's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about William Harrison's life.

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    The world William Harrison lived through

    1. 1845 · age 4 — The Irish Potato Famine began

    2. 1861 · age 20 — The American Civil War began

    3. 1867 · age 26 — The United States purchased Alaska

    4. 1876 · age 35 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone

    5. 1898 · age 57 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    6. 1906 · age 65 — The San Francisco earthquake struck

    Questions about William Harrison Hargrove

    When was William Harrison Hargrove born?

    William Harrison Hargrove was born in 1841.

    When did William Harrison Hargrove die?

    William Harrison Hargrove died in 1909.

    How old was William Harrison Hargrove at the time of death?

    William Harrison Hargrove was about 68 years old.

    Where is William Harrison Hargrove buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents William Harrison's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when William Harrison Hargrove was born?

    In 1841, the U.S. presidents were Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison and John Tyler.

    Who was president when William Harrison Hargrove died?

    In 1909, the U.S. presidents were Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft.

    What major events happened during William Harrison Hargrove's lifetime?

    During William Harrison's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 4); the American Civil War began (1861, age 20); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 26); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 35); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 57); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 65).

    Which U.S. censuses would include William Harrison Hargrove?

    Federal censuses taken during William Harrison's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1841

    2. Death

      1909

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "William Harrison Hargrove (1841–1909)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-harrison-hargrove-1841-1909-fed2ab44/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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    Sources

    Names in Stone

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    Died 1935

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