William Morse (1868–1924)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1868
- Died
- 1924
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was William Morse born? 1868.
When did William Morse die? 1924.
Life story
William Morse (1868–1924) was born in 1868, and died in 1924, at about age 56. 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
1869 · age 1 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 8 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1892 · age 24 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1900 · age 32 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1906 · age 38 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1912 · age 44 — The Titanic sank
1917 · age 49 — The United States entered World War I
1920 · age 52 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
Questions about William Morse
When was William Morse born?
William Morse was born in 1868.
When did William Morse die?
William Morse died in 1924.
How old was William Morse at the time of death?
William Morse was about 56 years old.
Where is William Morse 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 Morse was born?
Andrew Johnson was president of the United States when William was born.
Who was president when William Morse died?
Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when William died.
What major events happened during William Morse's lifetime?
During William's lifetime: the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 1); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 18); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 32); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 40); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 49).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Morse?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1868
Death
1924
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AncestryData, "William Morse (1868–1924)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-morse-1868-1924-74d5f1c6/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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