William Wells (1819–1897)
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- Born
- 1819
- Died
- 1897 in Clarendon, NY
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was William Wells born? 1819.
When did William Wells die? 1897 in Clarendon, NY.
Life story
William Wells (1819–1897) was born in 1819, and died in 1897 in Clarendon, NY, at about age 78. 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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1825 · age 6 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 27 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 42 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 46 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 50 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 57 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1892 · age 73 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
Questions about William Wells
When was William Wells born?
William Wells was born in 1819.
When did William Wells die?
William Wells died in 1897 in Clarendon, NY.
Where did William Wells die?
William Wells died in Clarendon, NY.
How old was William Wells at the time of death?
William Wells was about 78 years old.
Where is William Wells 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 Wells was born?
James Monroe was president of the United States when William was born.
Who was president when William Wells died?
In 1897, the U.S. presidents were Grover Cleveland and William McKinley.
What major events happened during William Wells's lifetime?
During William's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 6); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 29); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 46); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 52); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 73).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Wells?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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Birth
1819
Death
1897
Clarendon, NY
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AncestryData, "William Wells (1819–1897)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-wells-1819-1897-ee7a2fe5/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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