William W. Thomas (1884–1952)
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- Born
- 1884
- Died
- 1952
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- Names in Stone
When was William W. Thomas born? 1884.
When did William W. Thomas die? 1952.
Life story
William W. Thomas (1884–1952) was born in 1884, and died in 1952, at about age 68. 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
1886 · age 2 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1900 · age 16 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1908 · age 24 — Ford introduced the Model T
1917 · age 33 — The United States entered World War I
1927 · age 43 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1935 · age 51 — The Social Security Act was signed
1941 · age 57 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1947 · age 63 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
Questions about William W. Thomas
When was William W. Thomas born?
William W. Thomas was born in 1884.
When did William W. Thomas die?
William W. Thomas died in 1952.
How old was William W. Thomas at the time of death?
William W. Thomas was about 68 years old.
Where is William W. Thomas 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. Thomas was born?
Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when William W. was born.
Who was president when William W. Thomas died?
Harry S. Truman was president of the United States when William W. died.
What generation was William W. Thomas part of?
Born in 1884, William W. Thomas was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during William W. Thomas's lifetime?
During William W.'s lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 2); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 19); World War I began (1914, age 30); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 43); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 53); World War II ended (1945, age 61).
Which U.S. censuses would include William W. Thomas?
Federal censuses taken during William W.'s lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1884
Death
1952
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AncestryData, "William W. Thomas (1884–1952)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-w-thomas-1884-1952-a744726f/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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