William Thompson (1871–1906)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1871
- Died
- 1906
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was William Thompson born? 1871.
When did William Thompson die? 1906.
Life story
William Thompson (1871–1906) was born in 1871, and died in 1906, at about age 35. 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
1871 · age 0 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1876 · age 5 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1886 · age 15 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1892 · age 21 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1898 · age 27 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1900 · age 29 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1903 · age 32 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1906 · age 35 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
Questions about William Thompson
When was William Thompson born?
William Thompson was born in 1871.
When did William Thompson die?
William Thompson died in 1906.
How old was William Thompson at the time of death?
William Thompson was about 35 years old.
Where is William Thompson 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 Thompson was born?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when William was born.
Who was president when William Thompson died?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when William died.
What happened in the world the year William Thompson was born?
In 1871, the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city.
What major events happened during William Thompson's lifetime?
During William's lifetime: the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 0); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 15); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 27); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 32).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Thompson?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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Birth
1871
Death
1906
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AncestryData, "William Thompson (1871–1906)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-thompson-1871-1906-1c0933e3/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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