William Roe (1896–1967)
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- Born
- 1896
- Died
- 1967
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was William Roe born? 1896.
When did William Roe die? 1967.
Life story
William Roe (1896–1967) was born in 1896, and died in 1967, at about age 71. 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
1898 · age 2 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1908 · age 12 — Ford introduced the Model T
1918 · age 22 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1933 · age 37 — Prohibition ended in the United States
1941 · age 45 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1950 · age 54 — The Korean War began
1957 · age 61 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
1964 · age 68 — The Civil Rights Act was signed
Questions about William Roe
When was William Roe born?
William Roe was born in 1896.
When did William Roe die?
William Roe died in 1967.
How old was William Roe at the time of death?
William Roe was about 71 years old.
Where is William Roe 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 Roe was born?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when William was born.
Who was president when William Roe died?
Lyndon B. Johnson was president of the United States when William died.
What generation was William Roe part of?
Born in 1896, William Roe was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during William Roe's lifetime?
During William's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 2); the Titanic sank (1912, age 16); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 31); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 43); the Korean War began (1950, age 54); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 63).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Roe?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1896
Death
1967
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AncestryData, "William Roe (1896–1967)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-roe-1896-1967-e8829b27/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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