William P. Heald (1841–1868)
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- Born
- 1841
- Died
- 1868
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- Names in Stone
When was William P. Heald born? 1841.
When did William P. Heald die? 1868.
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William P. Heald (1841–1868) was born in 1841, and died in 1868, at about age 27. A cemetery record documents William P.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about William P.'s life.
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1845 · age 4 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 5 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 7 — The California Gold Rush began
1861 · age 20 — The American Civil War began
1863 · age 22 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1865 · age 24 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1867 · age 26 — The United States purchased Alaska
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When was William P. Heald born?
William P. Heald was born in 1841.
When did William P. Heald die?
William P. Heald died in 1868.
How old was William P. Heald at the time of death?
William P. Heald was about 27 years old.
Where is William P. Heald buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents William P.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when William P. Heald was born?
In 1841, the U.S. presidents were Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison and John Tyler.
Who was president when William P. Heald died?
Andrew Johnson was president of the United States when William P. died.
What major events happened during William P. Heald's lifetime?
During William P.'s lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 4); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 7); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 22); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 26).
Which U.S. censuses would include William P. Heald?
Federal censuses taken during William P.'s lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860.
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1841
Death
1868
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