William Phillips (1818–1865)
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- Born
- 1818
- Died
- 1865
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- Names in Stone
When was William Phillips born? 1818.
When did William Phillips die? 1865.
Life story
William Phillips (1818–1865) was born in 1818, and died in 1865, at about age 47. 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
1825 · age 7 — The Erie Canal opened
1845 · age 27 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 28 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 30 — The California Gold Rush began
1861 · age 43 — The American Civil War began
1863 · age 45 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1865 · age 47 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
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When was William Phillips born?
William Phillips was born in 1818.
When did William Phillips die?
William Phillips died in 1865.
How old was William Phillips at the time of death?
William Phillips was about 47 years old.
Where is William Phillips 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 Phillips was born?
James Monroe was president of the United States when William was born.
Who was president when William Phillips died?
In 1865, the U.S. presidents were Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson.
What major events happened during William Phillips's lifetime?
During William's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 7); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 28); the American Civil War began (1861, age 43); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 47).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Phillips?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860.
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1818
Death
1865
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AncestryData, "William Phillips (1818–1865)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-phillips-1818-1865-d921cb27/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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