William Stevens (1819–1907)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1819
- Died
- 1907
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was William Stevens born? 1819.
When did William Stevens die? 1907.
Life story
William Stevens (1819–1907) was born in 1819, and died in 1907, at about age 88. 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
1825 · age 6 — The Erie Canal opened
1848 · age 29 — The California Gold Rush began
1865 · age 46 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1871 · age 52 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1892 · age 73 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1903 · age 84 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
Questions about William Stevens
When was William Stevens born?
William Stevens was born in 1819.
When did William Stevens die?
William Stevens died in 1907.
How old was William Stevens at the time of death?
William Stevens was about 88 years old.
Where is William Stevens 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 Stevens was born?
James Monroe was president of the United States when William was born.
Who was president when William Stevens died?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when William died.
What major events happened during William Stevens's lifetime?
During William's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 6); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 29); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 46); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 52); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 73); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 84).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Stevens?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1819
Death
1907
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AncestryData, "William Stevens (1819–1907)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-stevens-1819-1907-db173cdf/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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