William Webb (1858–1925)
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- Born
- 1858
- Died
- 1925
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- Names in Stone
When was William Webb born? 1858.
When did William Webb die? 1925.
Life story
William Webb (1858–1925) was born in 1858, and died in 1925, at about age 67. 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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1861 · age 3 — The American Civil War began
1867 · age 9 — The United States purchased Alaska
1876 · age 18 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1898 · age 40 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 48 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1914 · age 56 — World War I began
1920 · age 62 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
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When was William Webb born?
William Webb was born in 1858.
When did William Webb die?
William Webb died in 1925.
How old was William Webb at the time of death?
William Webb was about 67 years old.
Where is William Webb 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 Webb was born?
James Buchanan was president of the United States when William was born.
Who was president when William Webb died?
Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when William died.
What major events happened during William Webb's lifetime?
During William's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 3); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 11); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 34); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 48); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 59).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Webb?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1858
Death
1925
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AncestryData, "William Webb (1858–1925)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-webb-1858-1925-8c87cbaf/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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