William Schuessler (1939–1976)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1939 in Alabama
    Died
    1976 in Flint, MI

    When was William Schuessler born? 1939 in Alabama.

    When did William Schuessler die? 1976 in Flint, MI.

    Life story

    William Schuessler (1939–1976) was born in 1939 in Alabama, and died in 1976 in Flint, MI, at about age 37. 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

    1. 1939 · age 0 — World War II began in Europe

    2. 1945 · age 6 — World War II ended

    3. 1953 · age 14 — The Korean War armistice was signed

    4. 1957 · age 18 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik

    5. 1963 · age 24 — President Kennedy was assassinated

    6. 1969 · age 30 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon

    7. 1976 · age 37 — The United States celebrated its Bicentennial

    Questions about William Schuessler

    When was William Schuessler born?

    William Schuessler was born in 1939 in Alabama.

    Where was William Schuessler born?

    William Schuessler was born in Alabama.

    When did William Schuessler die?

    William Schuessler died in 1976 in Flint, MI.

    Where did William Schuessler die?

    William Schuessler died in Flint, MI.

    How old was William Schuessler at the time of death?

    William Schuessler was about 37 years old.

    Where is William Schuessler 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 Schuessler was born?

    Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when William was born.

    Who was president when William Schuessler died?

    Gerald Ford was president of the United States when William died.

    What generation was William Schuessler part of?

    Born in 1939, William Schuessler was part of the Silent Generation.

    What happened in the world the year William Schuessler was born?

    In 1939, World War II began in Europe.

    What major events happened during William Schuessler's lifetime?

    During William's lifetime: World War II began in Europe (1939, age 0); Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier (1947, age 8); Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott (1955, age 16); President Kennedy was assassinated (1963, age 24); President Nixon resigned (1974, age 35).

    Which U.S. censuses would include William Schuessler?

    Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1940, 1950.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1939

      Alabama

    2. Death

      1976

      Flint, MI

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "William Schuessler (1939–1976)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-schuessler-1939-1976-e821a8ff/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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    Sources

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