William Stuart Terrell (1836–1913)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1836
    Died
    1913

    When was William Stuart Terrell born? 1836.

    When did William Stuart Terrell die? 1913.

    Life story

    William Stuart Terrell (1836–1913) was born in 1836, and died in 1913, at about age 77. A cemetery record documents William Stuart's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about William Stuart's life.

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    The world William Stuart lived through

    1. 1845 · age 9 — The Irish Potato Famine began

    2. 1861 · age 25 — The American Civil War began

    3. 1867 · age 31 — The United States purchased Alaska

    4. 1876 · age 40 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone

    5. 1898 · age 62 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    6. 1906 · age 70 — The San Francisco earthquake struck

    Questions about William Stuart Terrell

    When was William Stuart Terrell born?

    William Stuart Terrell was born in 1836.

    When did William Stuart Terrell die?

    William Stuart Terrell died in 1913.

    How old was William Stuart Terrell at the time of death?

    William Stuart Terrell was about 77 years old.

    Where is William Stuart Terrell buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents William Stuart's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when William Stuart Terrell was born?

    Andrew Jackson was president of the United States when William Stuart was born.

    Who was president when William Stuart Terrell died?

    In 1913, the U.S. presidents were William Howard Taft and Woodrow Wilson.

    What major events happened during William Stuart Terrell's lifetime?

    During William Stuart's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 9); the American Civil War began (1861, age 25); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 31); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 40); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 62); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 70).

    Which U.S. censuses would include William Stuart Terrell?

    Federal censuses taken during William Stuart's lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1836

    2. Death

      1913

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "William Stuart Terrell (1836–1913)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-stuart-terrell-1836-1913-56fee258/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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    Sources

    Names in Stone

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    Born 1881

    Died 1960

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