William Strain (1795–1845)
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- Born
- 1795
- Died
- 1845
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- Names in Stone
When was William Strain born? 1795.
When did William Strain die? 1845.
Life story
William Strain (1795–1845) was born in 1795, and died in 1845, at about age 50. 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
1803 · age 8 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1812 · age 17 — The War of 1812 began
1825 · age 30 — The Erie Canal opened
1845 · age 50 — The Irish Potato Famine began
Questions about William Strain
When was William Strain born?
William Strain was born in 1795.
When did William Strain die?
William Strain died in 1845.
How old was William Strain at the time of death?
William Strain was about 50 years old.
Where is William Strain 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 Strain was born?
George Washington was president of the United States when William was born.
Who was president when William Strain died?
In 1845, the U.S. presidents were John Tyler and James K. Polk.
What major events happened during William Strain's lifetime?
During William's lifetime: the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 8); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 17); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 30); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 50).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Strain?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840.
How many people named William Strain are on AncestryData?
2 people named William Strain are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1795
Death
1845
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AncestryData, "William Strain (1795–1845)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-strain-1795-1845-1aa19805/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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