William Strain (1825–1866)
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- Born
- 1825
- Died
- 1866
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- Names in Stone
When was William Strain born? 1825.
When did William Strain die? 1866.
Life story
William Strain (1825–1866) was born in 1825, and died in 1866, at about age 41. 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 0 — The Erie Canal opened
1845 · age 20 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 21 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 23 — The California Gold Rush began
1861 · age 36 — The American Civil War began
1863 · age 38 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1865 · age 40 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
Questions about William Strain
When was William Strain born?
William Strain was born in 1825.
When did William Strain die?
William Strain died in 1866.
How old was William Strain at the time of death?
William Strain was about 41 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?
In 1825, the U.S. presidents were James Monroe and John Quincy Adams.
Who was president when William Strain died?
Andrew Johnson was president of the United States when William died.
What happened in the world the year William Strain was born?
In 1825, the Erie Canal opened.
What major events happened during William Strain's lifetime?
During William's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 0); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 21); the American Civil War began (1861, age 36); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 40).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Strain?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860.
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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1825
Death
1866
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AncestryData, "William Strain (1825–1866)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-strain-1825-1866-1a541041/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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