William Ramsdell (1803–1889)
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- Born
- 1803
- Died
- 1889
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- Names in Stone
When was William Ramsdell born? 1803.
When did William Ramsdell die? 1889.
Life story
William Ramsdell (1803–1889) was born in 1803, and died in 1889, at about age 86. 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
1803 · age 0 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1825 · age 22 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 43 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 58 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 62 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 66 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 73 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
Questions about William Ramsdell
When was William Ramsdell born?
William Ramsdell was born in 1803.
When did William Ramsdell die?
William Ramsdell died in 1889.
How old was William Ramsdell at the time of death?
William Ramsdell was about 86 years old.
Where is William Ramsdell 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 Ramsdell was born?
Thomas Jefferson was president of the United States when William was born.
Who was president when William Ramsdell died?
In 1889, the U.S. presidents were Grover Cleveland and Benjamin Harrison.
What happened in the world the year William Ramsdell was born?
In 1803, the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States.
What major events happened during William Ramsdell's lifetime?
During William's lifetime: the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 0); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 42); the American Civil War began (1861, age 58); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 64); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 73).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Ramsdell?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
How many people named William Ramsdell are on AncestryData?
2 people named William Ramsdell are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1803
Death
1889
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AncestryData, "William Ramsdell (1803–1889)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-ramsdell-1803-1889-68a5f7f0/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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