William Noyes (1792–1876)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1792
    Died
    1876

    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

    1. 1803 · age 11 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States

    2. 1825 · age 33 — The Erie Canal opened

    3. 1846 · age 54 — The Mexican–American War began

    4. 1861 · age 69 — The American Civil War began

    5. 1865 · age 73 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated

    6. 1869 · age 77 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed

    7. 1876 · age 84 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone

    Questions about William Noyes

    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).

    Which U.S. censuses would include William Noyes?

    Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1792

    2. Death

      1876

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "William Noyes (1792–1876)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-noyes-1792-1876-e4cae82d/, accessed 2026-11-13.

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