Edison Mcpheters (1895–1977)

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    Born
    1895
    Died
    1977

    When was Edison Mcpheters born? 1895.

    When did Edison Mcpheters die? 1977.

    Life story

    Edison Mcpheters (1895–1977) was born in 1895, and died in 1977, at about age 82. A cemetery record documents Edison's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Edison's life.

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    The world Edison lived through

    1. 1898 · age 3 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    2. 1912 · age 17 — The Titanic sank

    3. 1927 · age 32 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic

    4. 1939 · age 44 — World War II began in Europe

    5. 1950 · age 55 — The Korean War began

    6. 1959 · age 64 — Alaska and Hawaii became states

    7. 1969 · age 74 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon

    Questions about Edison Mcpheters

    When was Edison Mcpheters born?

    Edison Mcpheters was born in 1895.

    When did Edison Mcpheters die?

    Edison Mcpheters died in 1977.

    How old was Edison Mcpheters at the time of death?

    Edison Mcpheters was about 82 years old.

    Where is Edison Mcpheters buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Edison's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Edison Mcpheters was born?

    Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Edison was born.

    Who was president when Edison Mcpheters died?

    In 1977, the U.S. presidents were Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter.

    What generation was Edison Mcpheters part of?

    Born in 1895, Edison Mcpheters was part of the Lost Generation.

    What major events happened during Edison Mcpheters's lifetime?

    During Edison's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 3); World War I began (1914, age 19); Prohibition ended in the United States (1933, age 38); World War II ended (1945, age 50); the Soviet Union launched Sputnik (1957, age 62); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 74).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Edison Mcpheters?

    Federal censuses taken during Edison's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1895

    2. Death

      1977

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Edison Mcpheters (1895–1977)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/edison-mcpheters-1895-1977-58338f8b/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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