William Morrison (1928–1991)

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Born: 1928
Died: 1991
Source: Names in Stone

When was William Morrison born? 1928.

When did William Morrison die? 1991.

Life story

William Morrison (1928–1991) was born in 1928, and died in 1991, at about age 63. 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

1929 · age 1 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1939 · age 11 — World War II began in Europe
1947 · age 19 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
1955 · age 27 — Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott
1963 · age 35 — President Kennedy was assassinated
1974 · age 46 — President Nixon resigned
1986 · age 58 — The Space Shuttle Challenger was lost

Questions about William Morrison

When was William Morrison born?

William Morrison was born in 1928.

When did William Morrison die?

William Morrison died in 1991.

How old was William Morrison at the time of death?

William Morrison was about 63 years old.

Where is William Morrison 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 Morrison was born?

Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when William was born.

Who was president when William Morrison died?

George H. W. Bush was president of the United States when William died.

What generation was William Morrison part of?

Born in 1928, William Morrison was part of the Silent Generation.

What major events happened during William Morrison's lifetime?

During William's lifetime: the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 1); the attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II (1941, age 13); the Korean War armistice was signed (1953, age 25); the Cuban Missile Crisis took place (1962, age 34); President Nixon resigned (1974, age 46); the Berlin Wall fell (1989, age 61).

Which U.S. censuses would include William Morrison?

Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.

How many people named William Morrison are on AncestryData?

2 people named William Morrison are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.

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1928
Birth
1928
Death
1991
Death
1991
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AncestryData, "William Morrison (1928–1991)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-morrison-1928-1991-28b6b2df/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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Other William Morrison records

William P. Morrison

Born 1890

Died 1891