William Marshall (1896–1973)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1896
- Died
- 1973
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was William Marshall born? 1896.
When did William Marshall die? 1973.
Life story
William Marshall (1896–1973) was born in 1896, and died in 1973, at about age 77. 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
1898 · age 2 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1908 · age 12 — Ford introduced the Model T
1918 · age 22 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1933 · age 37 — Prohibition ended in the United States
1941 · age 45 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1950 · age 54 — The Korean War began
1957 · age 61 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
1964 · age 68 — The Civil Rights Act was signed
Questions about William Marshall
When was William Marshall born?
William Marshall was born in 1896.
When did William Marshall die?
William Marshall died in 1973.
How old was William Marshall at the time of death?
William Marshall was about 77 years old.
Where is William Marshall 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 Marshall was born?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when William was born.
Who was president when William Marshall died?
Richard Nixon was president of the United States when William died.
What generation was William Marshall part of?
Born in 1896, William Marshall was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during William Marshall's lifetime?
During William's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 2); World War I began (1914, age 18); Prohibition ended in the United States (1933, age 37); World War II ended (1945, age 49); the Soviet Union launched Sputnik (1957, age 61); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 73).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Marshall?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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Birth
1896
Death
1973
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