William Lee (1883–1964)
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- Born
- 1883
- Died
- 1964
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- Names in Stone
When was William Lee born? 1883.
When did William Lee die? 1964.
Life story
William Lee (1883–1964) was born in 1883, and died in 1964, at about age 81. 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
1886 · age 3 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1903 · age 20 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1914 · age 31 — World War I began
1927 · age 44 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 54 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 62 — World War II ended
1954 · age 71 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 79 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
Questions about William Lee
When was William Lee born?
William Lee was born in 1883.
When did William Lee die?
William Lee died in 1964.
How old was William Lee at the time of death?
William Lee was about 81 years old.
Where is William Lee 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 Lee was born?
Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when William was born.
Who was president when William Lee died?
Lyndon B. Johnson was president of the United States when William died.
What generation was William Lee part of?
Born in 1883, William Lee was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during William Lee's lifetime?
During William's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 3); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 25); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 44); the attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II (1941, age 58); the Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education (1954, age 71); the Civil Rights Act was signed (1964, age 81).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Lee?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1883
Death
1964
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