William T Johnson (1856–1924)
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- Born
- 1856
- Died
- 1924
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was William T Johnson born? 1856.
When did William T Johnson die? 1924.
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William T Johnson (1856–1924) was born in 1856, and died in 1924, at about age 68. A cemetery record documents William T's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about William T's life.

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The world William T lived through
1861 · age 5 — The American Civil War began
1867 · age 11 — The United States purchased Alaska
1876 · age 20 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1898 · age 42 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 50 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1914 · age 58 — World War I began
1920 · age 64 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
Questions about William T Johnson
When was William T Johnson born?
William T Johnson was born in 1856.
When did William T Johnson die?
William T Johnson died in 1924.
How old was William T Johnson at the time of death?
William T Johnson was about 68 years old.
Where is William T Johnson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents William T's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when William T Johnson was born?
Franklin Pierce was president of the United States when William T was born.
Who was president when William T Johnson died?
Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when William T died.
What major events happened during William T Johnson's lifetime?
During William T's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 5); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 13); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 36); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 50); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 61).
Which U.S. censuses would include William T Johnson?
Federal censuses taken during William T's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1856
Death
1924
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AncestryData, "William T Johnson (1856–1924)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-t-johnson-1856-1924-98886fa9/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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