William Reader (1834–1910)
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- Born
- 1834
- Died
- 1910
- Sources
- Names in Stone
When was William Reader born? 1834.
When did William Reader die? 1910.
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William Reader (1834–1910) was born in 1834, and died in 1910, at about age 76. 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
1845 · age 11 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1861 · age 27 — The American Civil War began
1867 · age 33 — The United States purchased Alaska
1876 · age 42 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1898 · age 64 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 72 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
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When was William Reader born?
William Reader was born in 1834.
When did William Reader die?
William Reader died in 1910.
How old was William Reader at the time of death?
William Reader was about 76 years old.
Where is William Reader 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 Reader was born?
Andrew Jackson was president of the United States when William was born.
Who was president when William Reader died?
William Howard Taft was president of the United States when William died.
What major events happened during William Reader's lifetime?
During William's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 11); the American Civil War began (1861, age 27); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 33); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 42); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 64); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 72).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Reader?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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