William Pitcher (1804–1875)
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- Born
- 1804
- Died
- 1875
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- Names in Stone
When was William Pitcher born? 1804.
When did William Pitcher die? 1875.
Life story
William Pitcher (1804–1875) was born in 1804, and died in 1875, at about age 71. 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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1812 · age 8 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 41 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 44 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 59 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 63 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 67 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
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When was William Pitcher born?
William Pitcher was born in 1804.
When did William Pitcher die?
William Pitcher died in 1875.
How old was William Pitcher at the time of death?
William Pitcher was about 71 years old.
Where is William Pitcher 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 Pitcher was born?
Thomas Jefferson was president of the United States when William was born.
Who was president when William Pitcher died?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when William died.
What major events happened during William Pitcher's lifetime?
During William's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 8); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 41); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 44); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 59); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 63); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 67).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Pitcher?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.
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1804
Death
1875
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AncestryData, "William Pitcher (1804–1875)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-pitcher-1804-1875-48fc284b/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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