William Mills (1896–1983)
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- Born
- 1896
- Died
- 1983
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was William Mills born? 1896.
When did William Mills die? 1983.
Life story
William Mills (1896–1983) was born in 1896, and died in 1983, at about age 87. 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
1912 · age 16 — The Titanic sank
1927 · age 31 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1939 · age 43 — World War II began in Europe
1950 · age 54 — The Korean War began
1959 · age 63 — Alaska and Hawaii became states
1969 · age 73 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
Questions about William Mills
When was William Mills born?
William Mills was born in 1896.
When did William Mills die?
William Mills died in 1983.
How old was William Mills at the time of death?
William Mills was about 87 years old.
Where is William Mills 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 Mills was born?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when William was born.
Who was president when William Mills died?
Ronald Reagan was president of the United States when William died.
What generation was William Mills part of?
Born in 1896, William Mills was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during William Mills'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 Mills?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1896
Death
1983
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AncestryData, "William Mills (1896–1983)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-mills-1896-1983-71eaf3bc/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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