William W. Roberts (1876–1902)
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- Born
- 1876
- Died
- 1902
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was William W. Roberts born? 1876.
When did William W. Roberts die? 1902.
Life story
William W. Roberts (1876–1902) was born in 1876, and died in 1902, at about age 26. A cemetery record documents William W.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about William W.'s life.
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The world William W. lived through
1876 · age 0 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1886 · age 10 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1892 · age 16 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1898 · age 22 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1900 · age 24 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
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When was William W. Roberts born?
William W. Roberts was born in 1876.
When did William W. Roberts die?
William W. Roberts died in 1902.
How old was William W. Roberts at the time of death?
William W. Roberts was about 26 years old.
Where is William W. Roberts buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents William W.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when William W. Roberts was born?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when William W. was born.
Who was president when William W. Roberts died?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when William W. died.
What happened in the world the year William W. Roberts was born?
In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone.
What major events happened during William W. Roberts's lifetime?
During William W.'s lifetime: Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 0); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 10); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 16); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 22); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 24).
Which U.S. censuses would include William W. Roberts?
Federal censuses taken during William W.'s lifetime and now public: 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1876
Death
1902
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