William Jones (1818–1896)
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- Born
- 1818
- Died
- 1896
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- Names in Stone
When was William Jones born? 1818.
When did William Jones die? 1896.
Life story
William Jones (1818–1896) was born in 1818, and died in 1896, at about age 78. 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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1825 · age 7 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 28 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 43 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 47 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 51 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 58 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1892 · age 74 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
Questions about William Jones
When was William Jones born?
William Jones was born in 1818.
When did William Jones die?
William Jones died in 1896.
How old was William Jones at the time of death?
William Jones was about 78 years old.
Where is William Jones 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 Jones was born?
James Monroe was president of the United States when William was born.
Who was president when William Jones died?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when William died.
What major events happened during William Jones's lifetime?
During William's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 7); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 30); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 47); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 53); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 74).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Jones?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named William Jones are on AncestryData?
2 people named William Jones are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1818
Death
1896
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AncestryData, "William Jones (1818–1896)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-jones-1818-1896-bc5f16a2/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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