William R. Stevens (1911–2000)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1911 in Clarkston, Michigan
- Died
- 2000 in Montrose Twp., MI
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was William R. Stevens born? 1911 in Clarkston, Michigan.
When did William R. Stevens die? 2000 in Montrose Twp., MI.
Life story
William R. Stevens (1911–2000) was born in 1911 in Clarkston, Michigan, and died in 2000 in Montrose Twp., MI, at about age 89. A cemetery record documents William R.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about William R.'s life.
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The world William R. lived through
1912 · age 1 — The Titanic sank
1927 · age 16 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1939 · age 28 — World War II began in Europe
1950 · age 39 — The Korean War began
1959 · age 48 — Alaska and Hawaii became states
1969 · age 58 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1986 · age 75 — The Space Shuttle Challenger was lost
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When was William R. Stevens born?
William R. Stevens was born in 1911 in Clarkston, Michigan.
Where was William R. Stevens born?
William R. Stevens was born in Clarkston, Michigan.
When did William R. Stevens die?
William R. Stevens died in 2000 in Montrose Twp., MI.
Where did William R. Stevens die?
William R. Stevens died in Montrose Twp., MI.
How old was William R. Stevens at the time of death?
William R. Stevens was about 89 years old.
Where is William R. Stevens buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents William R.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when William R. Stevens was born?
William Howard Taft was president of the United States when William R. was born.
Who was president when William R. Stevens died?
Bill Clinton was president of the United States when William R. died.
What generation was William R. Stevens part of?
Born in 1911, William R. Stevens was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during William R. Stevens's lifetime?
During William R.'s lifetime: the Titanic sank (1912, age 1); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 18); Allied forces landed in Normandy on D-Day (1944, age 33); Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott (1955, age 44); the Voting Rights Act was signed (1965, age 54); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 75).
Which U.S. censuses would include William R. Stevens?
Federal censuses taken during William R.'s lifetime and now public: 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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Birth
1911
Clarkston, Michigan
Death
2000
Montrose Twp., MI
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AncestryData, "William R. Stevens (1911–2000)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-r-stevens-1911-2000-25f44e33/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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