William Washington (1863–1914)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1863 in Hanover County Virginia
- Died
- 1914 in New York
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was William Washington born? 1863 in Hanover County Virginia.
When did William Washington die? 1914 in New York.
Life story
William Washington (1863–1914) was born in 1863 in Hanover County Virginia, and died in 1914 in New York, at about age 51. 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
1863 · age 0 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 4 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 8 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 23 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1898 · age 35 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1903 · age 40 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1908 · age 45 — Ford introduced the Model T
1914 · age 51 — World War I began
Questions about William Washington
When was William Washington born?
William Washington was born in 1863 in Hanover County Virginia.
Where was William Washington born?
William Washington was born in Hanover County Virginia.
When did William Washington die?
William Washington died in 1914 in New York.
Where did William Washington die?
William Washington died in New York.
How old was William Washington at the time of death?
William Washington was about 51 years old.
Where is William Washington 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 Washington was born?
Abraham Lincoln was president of the United States when William was born.
Who was president when William Washington died?
Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when William died.
What happened in the world the year William Washington was born?
In 1863, the Emancipation Proclamation took effect.
What major events happened during William Washington's lifetime?
During William's lifetime: the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 0); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 6); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 23); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 37); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 45).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Washington?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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Birth
1863
Hanover County Virginia
Death
1914
New York
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AncestryData, "William Washington (1863–1914)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-washington-1863-1914-b37d395e/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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