William Hooff (1793–1880)
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- Born
- 1793
- Died
- 1880
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was William Hooff born? 1793.
When did William Hooff die? 1880.
Life story
William Hooff (1793–1880) was born in 1793, and died in 1880, at about age 87. 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
1803 · age 10 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1825 · age 32 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 53 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 68 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 72 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 76 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 83 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
Questions about William Hooff
When was William Hooff born?
William Hooff was born in 1793.
When did William Hooff die?
William Hooff died in 1880.
How old was William Hooff at the time of death?
William Hooff was about 87 years old.
Where is William Hooff 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 Hooff was born?
George Washington was president of the United States when William was born.
Who was president when William Hooff died?
Rutherford B. Hayes was president of the United States when William died.
What major events happened during William Hooff's lifetime?
During William's lifetime: the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 10); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 52); the American Civil War began (1861, age 68); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 74); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 83).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Hooff?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
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1793
Death
1880
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AncestryData, "William Hooff (1793–1880)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-hooff-1793-1880-723fa66e/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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