William Mitchell (1895–1963)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1895
- Died
- 1963
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was William Mitchell born? 1895.
When did William Mitchell die? 1963.
Life story
William Mitchell (1895–1963) was born in 1895, and died in 1963, at about age 68. 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 3 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1908 · age 13 — Ford introduced the Model T
1918 · age 23 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1933 · age 38 — Prohibition ended in the United States
1941 · age 46 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1950 · age 55 — The Korean War began
1957 · age 62 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
Questions about William Mitchell
When was William Mitchell born?
William Mitchell was born in 1895.
When did William Mitchell die?
William Mitchell died in 1963.
How old was William Mitchell at the time of death?
William Mitchell was about 68 years old.
Where is William Mitchell 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 Mitchell was born?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when William was born.
Who was president when William Mitchell died?
In 1963, the U.S. presidents were John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson.
What generation was William Mitchell part of?
Born in 1895, William Mitchell was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during William Mitchell's lifetime?
During William's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 3); the Titanic sank (1912, age 17); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 32); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 44); the Korean War began (1950, age 55); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 64).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Mitchell?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
How many people named William Mitchell are on AncestryData?
2 people named William Mitchell are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1895
Death
1963
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AncestryData, "William Mitchell (1895–1963)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-mitchell-1895-1963-9e51210b/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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