William Norris (1850–1922)
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- Born
- 1850
- Died
- 1922
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was William Norris born? 1850.
When did William Norris die? 1922.
Life story
William Norris (1850–1922) was born in 1850, and died in 1922, at about age 72. 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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1861 · age 11 — The American Civil War began
1867 · age 17 — The United States purchased Alaska
1876 · age 26 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1898 · age 48 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 56 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1914 · age 64 — World War I began
1920 · age 70 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
Questions about William Norris
When was William Norris born?
William Norris was born in 1850.
When did William Norris die?
William Norris died in 1922.
How old was William Norris at the time of death?
William Norris was about 72 years old.
Where is William Norris 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 Norris was born?
In 1850, the U.S. presidents were Zachary Taylor and Millard Fillmore.
Who was president when William Norris died?
Warren G. Harding was president of the United States when William died.
What major events happened during William Norris's lifetime?
During William's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 11); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 19); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 42); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 56); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 67).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Norris?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named William Norris are on AncestryData?
2 people named William Norris are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1850
Death
1922
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AncestryData, "William Norris (1850–1922)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-norris-1850-1922-8a9c80bd/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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