William M. Richardson (1894–1938)
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- Born
- 1894
- Died
- 1938
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- Names in Stone
When was William M. Richardson born? 1894.
When did William M. Richardson die? 1938.
Life story
William M. Richardson (1894–1938) was born in 1894, and died in 1938, at about age 44. 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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The world William M. lived through
1898 · age 4 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1903 · age 9 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1908 · age 14 — Ford introduced the Model T
1914 · age 20 — World War I began
1918 · age 24 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1927 · age 33 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1933 · age 39 — Prohibition ended in the United States
1937 · age 43 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
Questions about William M. Richardson
When was William M. Richardson born?
William M. Richardson was born in 1894.
When did William M. Richardson die?
William M. Richardson died in 1938.
How old was William M. Richardson at the time of death?
William M. Richardson was about 44 years old.
Where is William M. Richardson 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. Richardson was born?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when William M. was born.
Who was president when William M. Richardson died?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when William M. died.
What generation was William M. Richardson part of?
Born in 1894, William M. Richardson was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during William M. Richardson's lifetime?
During William M.'s lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 4); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 12); World War I began (1914, age 20); women won the right to vote in the United States (1920, age 26); Prohibition ended in the United States (1933, age 39).
Which U.S. censuses would include William M. Richardson?
Federal censuses taken during William M.'s lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930.
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1894
Death
1938
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