William R. Stoddard (1901–1965)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1901
    Died
    1965

    When was William R. Stoddard born? 1901.

    When did William R. Stoddard die? 1965.

    Life story

    William R. Stoddard (1901–1965) was born in 1901, and died in 1965, at about age 64. 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

    1. 1903 · age 2 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight

    2. 1914 · age 13 — World War I began

    3. 1927 · age 26 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic

    4. 1937 · age 36 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened

    5. 1945 · age 44 — World War II ended

    6. 1954 · age 53 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education

    7. 1962 · age 61 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place

    Questions about William R. Stoddard

    When was William R. Stoddard born?

    William R. Stoddard was born in 1901.

    When did William R. Stoddard die?

    William R. Stoddard died in 1965.

    How old was William R. Stoddard at the time of death?

    William R. Stoddard was about 64 years old.

    Where is William R. Stoddard 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. Stoddard was born?

    In 1901, the U.S. presidents were William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt.

    Who was president when William R. Stoddard died?

    Lyndon B. Johnson was president of the United States when William R. died.

    What generation was William R. Stoddard part of?

    Born in 1901, William R. Stoddard was part of the Greatest Generation.

    What major events happened during William R. Stoddard's lifetime?

    During William R.'s lifetime: the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 2); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 16); Prohibition ended in the United States (1933, age 32); Allied forces landed in Normandy on D-Day (1944, age 43); the Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education (1954, age 53); President Kennedy was assassinated (1963, age 62).

    Which U.S. censuses would include William R. Stoddard?

    Federal censuses taken during William R.'s lifetime and now public: 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.

    How many people named William R. Stoddard are on AncestryData?

    2 people named William R. Stoddard are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1901

    2. Death

      1965

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "William R. Stoddard (1901–1965)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-r-stoddard-1901-1965-e9971826/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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    Sources

    Names in Stone

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