William M Porter (1923–2001)
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- Born
- 1923
- Died
- 2001
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- Names in Stone
When was William M Porter born? 1923.
When did William M Porter die? 2001.
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William M Porter (1923–2001) was born in 1923, and died in 2001, at about age 78. A cemetery record documents William M's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about William M's life.
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1927 · age 4 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 14 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 22 — World War II ended
1954 · age 31 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 39 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 46 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1980 · age 57 — Mount St. Helens erupted
1995 · age 72 — The Oklahoma City bombing took place
Questions about William M Porter
When was William M Porter born?
William M Porter was born in 1923.
When did William M Porter die?
William M Porter died in 2001.
How old was William M Porter at the time of death?
William M Porter was about 78 years old.
Where is William M Porter buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents William M's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when William M Porter was born?
In 1923, the U.S. presidents were Warren G. Harding and Calvin Coolidge.
Who was president when William M Porter died?
In 2001, the U.S. presidents were Bill Clinton and George W. Bush.
What generation was William M Porter part of?
Born in 1923, William M Porter was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during William M Porter's lifetime?
During William M's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 4); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 16); the Korean War began (1950, age 27); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 36); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 46); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 63).
Which U.S. censuses would include William M Porter?
Federal censuses taken during William M's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1923
Death
2001
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AncestryData, "William M Porter (1923–2001)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-m-porter-1923-2001-d06cc8ab/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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