William Millar (1814–1898)
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- Born
- 1814
- Died
- 1898
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was William Millar born? 1814.
When did William Millar die? 1898.
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William Millar (1814–1898) was born in 1814, and died in 1898, at about age 84. 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
1825 · age 11 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 32 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 47 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 51 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 55 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 62 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1892 · age 78 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
Questions about William Millar
When was William Millar born?
William Millar was born in 1814.
When did William Millar die?
William Millar died in 1898.
How old was William Millar at the time of death?
William Millar was about 84 years old.
Where is William Millar 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 Millar was born?
James Madison was president of the United States when William was born.
Who was president when William Millar died?
William McKinley was president of the United States when William died.
What major events happened during William Millar's lifetime?
During William's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 11); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 34); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 51); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 57); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 78).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Millar?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1814
Death
1898
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AncestryData, "William Millar (1814–1898)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-millar-1814-1898-c2cc1062/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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