William Ray Haynes (1926–1990)
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- Born
- 1926
- Died
- 1990
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- Names in Stone
When was William Ray Haynes born? 1926.
When did William Ray Haynes die? 1990.
Life story
William Ray Haynes (1926–1990) was born in 1926, and died in 1990, at about age 64. A cemetery record documents William Ray's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about William Ray's life.
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The world William Ray lived through
1927 · age 1 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 11 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 19 — World War II ended
1954 · age 28 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 36 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 43 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1980 · age 54 — Mount St. Helens erupted
Questions about William Ray Haynes
When was William Ray Haynes born?
William Ray Haynes was born in 1926.
When did William Ray Haynes die?
William Ray Haynes died in 1990.
How old was William Ray Haynes at the time of death?
William Ray Haynes was about 64 years old.
Where is William Ray Haynes buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents William Ray's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when William Ray Haynes was born?
Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when William Ray was born.
Who was president when William Ray Haynes died?
George H. W. Bush was president of the United States when William Ray died.
What generation was William Ray Haynes part of?
Born in 1926, William Ray Haynes was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during William Ray Haynes's lifetime?
During William Ray's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 1); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 13); the Korean War began (1950, age 24); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 33); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 43); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 60).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Ray Haynes?
Federal censuses taken during William Ray's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1926
Death
1990
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AncestryData, "William Ray Haynes (1926–1990)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-ray-haynes-1926-1990-7b6daaec/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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