William Sears (1854–1913)
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- Born
- 1854
- Died
- 1913
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was William Sears born? 1854.
When did William Sears die? 1913.
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William Sears (1854–1913) was born in 1854, and died in 1913, at about age 59. 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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1861 · age 7 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 11 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 15 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 22 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1892 · age 38 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1900 · age 46 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1906 · age 52 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1912 · age 58 — The Titanic sank
Questions about William Sears
When was William Sears born?
William Sears was born in 1854.
When did William Sears die?
William Sears died in 1913.
How old was William Sears at the time of death?
William Sears was about 59 years old.
Where is William Sears 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 Sears was born?
Franklin Pierce was president of the United States when William was born.
Who was president when William Sears died?
In 1913, the U.S. presidents were William Howard Taft and Woodrow Wilson.
What major events happened during William Sears's lifetime?
During William's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 7); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 13); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 22); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 44); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 52).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Sears?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1854
Death
1913
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AncestryData, "William Sears (1854–1913)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-sears-1854-1913-3df1f492/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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