William Wetherbee (1827–1891)
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- Born
- 1827
- Died
- 1891
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- Names in Stone
When was William Wetherbee born? 1827.
When did William Wetherbee die? 1891.
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William Wetherbee (1827–1891) was born in 1827, and died in 1891, at about age 64. 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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1845 · age 18 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 21 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 36 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 40 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 44 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 59 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
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When was William Wetherbee born?
William Wetherbee was born in 1827.
When did William Wetherbee die?
William Wetherbee died in 1891.
How old was William Wetherbee at the time of death?
William Wetherbee was about 64 years old.
Where is William Wetherbee 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 Wetherbee was born?
John Quincy Adams was president of the United States when William was born.
Who was president when William Wetherbee died?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when William died.
What major events happened during William Wetherbee's lifetime?
During William's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 18); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 21); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 36); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 40); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 44); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 59).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Wetherbee?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1827
Death
1891
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