William Schlimmer (1884–1944)
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- Born
- 1884
- Died
- 1944
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- Names in Stone
When was William Schlimmer born? 1884.
When did William Schlimmer die? 1944.
Life story
William Schlimmer (1884–1944) was born in 1884, and died in 1944, at about age 60. 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
1886 · age 2 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1900 · age 16 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1908 · age 24 — Ford introduced the Model T
1917 · age 33 — The United States entered World War I
1927 · age 43 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1935 · age 51 — The Social Security Act was signed
1941 · age 57 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
Questions about William Schlimmer
When was William Schlimmer born?
William Schlimmer was born in 1884.
When did William Schlimmer die?
William Schlimmer died in 1944.
How old was William Schlimmer at the time of death?
William Schlimmer was about 60 years old.
Where is William Schlimmer 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 Schlimmer was born?
Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when William was born.
Who was president when William Schlimmer died?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when William died.
What generation was William Schlimmer part of?
Born in 1884, William Schlimmer was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during William Schlimmer's lifetime?
During William's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 2); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 19); World War I began (1914, age 30); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 43); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 53).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Schlimmer?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named William Schlimmer are on AncestryData?
2 people named William Schlimmer are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1884
Death
1944
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AncestryData, "William Schlimmer (1884–1944)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-schlimmer-1884-1944-ba3d4ed1/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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