William W Smith (1927–1991)
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- Born
- 1927
- Died
- 1991
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was William W Smith born? 1927.
When did William W Smith die? 1991.
Life story
William W Smith (1927–1991) was born in 1927, and died in 1991, at about age 64. 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
1927 · age 0 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 10 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 18 — World War II ended
1954 · age 27 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 35 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 42 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1980 · age 53 — Mount St. Helens erupted
Questions about William W Smith
When was William W Smith born?
William W Smith was born in 1927.
When did William W Smith die?
William W Smith died in 1991.
How old was William W Smith at the time of death?
William W Smith was about 64 years old.
Where is William W Smith 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 Smith was born?
Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when William W was born.
Who was president when William W Smith died?
George H. W. Bush was president of the United States when William W died.
What generation was William W Smith part of?
Born in 1927, William W Smith was part of the Greatest Generation.
What happened in the world the year William W Smith was born?
In 1927, Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic.
What major events happened during William W Smith's lifetime?
During William W's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 0); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 12); the Korean War began (1950, age 23); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 32); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 42); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 59).
Which U.S. censuses would include William W Smith?
Federal censuses taken during William W's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1927
Death
1991
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AncestryData, "William W Smith (1927–1991)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-w-smith-1927-1991-b5605ea8/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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