William Wallace (1852–1947)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1852
- Died
- 1947
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was William Wallace born? 1852.
When did William Wallace die? 1947.
Life story
William Wallace (1852–1947) was born in 1852, and died in 1947, at about age 95. 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
1861 · age 9 — The American Civil War began
1869 · age 17 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1892 · age 40 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1906 · age 54 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1917 · age 65 — The United States entered World War I
1929 · age 77 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1939 · age 87 — World War II began in Europe
1947 · age 95 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
Questions about William Wallace
When was William Wallace born?
William Wallace was born in 1852.
When did William Wallace die?
William Wallace died in 1947.
How old was William Wallace at the time of death?
William Wallace was about 95 years old.
Where is William Wallace 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 Wallace was born?
Millard Fillmore was president of the United States when William was born.
Who was president when William Wallace died?
Harry S. Truman was president of the United States when William died.
What major events happened during William Wallace's lifetime?
During William's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 9); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 19); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 48); World War I began (1914, age 62); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 77); the attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II (1941, age 89).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Wallace?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1852
Death
1947
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AncestryData, "William Wallace (1852–1947)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-wallace-1852-1947-69d1837c/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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