Willis Waterman (1808–1880)
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- Born
- 1808
- Died
- 1880
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- Names in Stone
When was Willis Waterman born? 1808.
When did Willis Waterman die? 1880.
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Willis Waterman (1808–1880) was born in 1808, and died in 1880, at about age 72. A cemetery record documents Willis's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Willis's life.
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The world Willis lived through
1812 · age 4 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 37 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 40 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 55 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 59 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 63 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
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When was Willis Waterman born?
Willis Waterman was born in 1808.
When did Willis Waterman die?
Willis Waterman died in 1880.
How old was Willis Waterman at the time of death?
Willis Waterman was about 72 years old.
Where is Willis Waterman buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Willis's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Willis Waterman was born?
Thomas Jefferson was president of the United States when Willis was born.
Who was president when Willis Waterman died?
Rutherford B. Hayes was president of the United States when Willis died.
What major events happened during Willis Waterman's lifetime?
During Willis's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 4); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 37); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 40); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 55); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 59); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 63).
Which U.S. censuses would include Willis Waterman?
Federal censuses taken during Willis's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
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1808
Death
1880
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