William Noyes (1792–1876)
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- Born
- 1792
- Died
- 1876
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- Names in Stone
When was William Noyes born? 1792.
When did William Noyes die? 1876.
Life story
William Noyes (1792–1876) was born in 1792, and died in 1876, at about age 84. 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
1803 · age 11 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1825 · age 33 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 54 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 69 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 73 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 77 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 84 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
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When was William Noyes born?
William Noyes was born in 1792.
When did William Noyes die?
William Noyes died in 1876.
How old was William Noyes at the time of death?
William Noyes was about 84 years old.
Where is William Noyes 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 Noyes was born?
George Washington was president of the United States when William was born.
Who was president when William Noyes died?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when William died.
What major events happened during William Noyes's lifetime?
During William's lifetime: the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 11); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 53); the American Civil War began (1861, age 69); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 75); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 84).
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Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.
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1792
Death
1876
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