William Henry Phillips (1841–1911)
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- Born
- 1841
- Died
- 1911
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- Names in Stone
When was William Henry Phillips born? 1841.
When did William Henry Phillips die? 1911.
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William Henry Phillips (1841–1911) was born in 1841, and died in 1911, at about age 70. A cemetery record documents William Henry's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about William Henry's life.
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The world William Henry lived through
1845 · age 4 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1861 · age 20 — The American Civil War began
1867 · age 26 — The United States purchased Alaska
1876 · age 35 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1898 · age 57 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 65 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
Questions about William Henry Phillips
When was William Henry Phillips born?
William Henry Phillips was born in 1841.
When did William Henry Phillips die?
William Henry Phillips died in 1911.
How old was William Henry Phillips at the time of death?
William Henry Phillips was about 70 years old.
Where is William Henry Phillips buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents William Henry's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when William Henry Phillips was born?
In 1841, the U.S. presidents were Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison and John Tyler.
Who was president when William Henry Phillips died?
William Howard Taft was president of the United States when William Henry died.
What major events happened during William Henry Phillips's lifetime?
During William Henry'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 Henry Phillips?
Federal censuses taken during William Henry's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1841
Death
1911
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