William Lucas (1803–1877)
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- Born
- 1803
- Died
- 1877
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- Names in Stone
When was William Lucas born? 1803.
When did William Lucas die? 1877.
Life story
William Lucas (1803–1877) was born in 1803, and died in 1877, at about age 74. 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 0 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1825 · age 22 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 43 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 58 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 62 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 66 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 73 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
Questions about William Lucas
When was William Lucas born?
William Lucas was born in 1803.
When did William Lucas die?
William Lucas died in 1877.
How old was William Lucas at the time of death?
William Lucas was about 74 years old.
Where is William Lucas 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 Lucas was born?
Thomas Jefferson was president of the United States when William was born.
Who was president when William Lucas died?
In 1877, the U.S. presidents were Ulysses S. Grant and Rutherford B. Hayes.
What happened in the world the year William Lucas was born?
In 1803, the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States.
What major events happened during William Lucas's lifetime?
During William's lifetime: the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 0); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 42); the American Civil War began (1861, age 58); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 64); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 73).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Lucas?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.
How many people named William Lucas are on AncestryData?
2 people named William Lucas are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1803
Death
1877
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AncestryData, "William Lucas (1803–1877)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-lucas-1803-1877-0871aab4/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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