William Holston (1823–1888)
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- Born
- 1823
- Died
- 1888
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- Names in Stone
When was William Holston born? 1823.
When did William Holston die? 1888.
Life story
William Holston (1823–1888) was born in 1823, and died in 1888, at about age 65. A cemetery record documents William's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about William's life.
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The world William lived through
1825 · age 2 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 23 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 38 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 42 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 46 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 53 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
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When was William Holston born?
William Holston was born in 1823.
When did William Holston die?
William Holston died in 1888.
How old was William Holston at the time of death?
William Holston was about 65 years old.
Where is William Holston buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents William's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when William Holston was born?
James Monroe was president of the United States when William was born.
Who was president when William Holston died?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when William died.
What major events happened during William Holston's lifetime?
During William's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 2); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 23); the American Civil War began (1861, age 38); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 42); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 46); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 53).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Holston?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
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1823
Death
1888
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AncestryData, "William Holston (1823–1888)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-holston-1823-1888-721936bb/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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