Edna Burns (1926–1985)
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- Born
- 1926
- Died
- 1985
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- Names in Stone
When was Edna Burns born? 1926.
When did Edna Burns die? 1985.
Life story
Edna Burns (1926–1985) was born in 1926, and died in 1985, at about age 59. A cemetery record documents Edna's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Edna's life.
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The world Edna lived through
1927 · age 1 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 11 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 19 — World War II ended
1954 · age 28 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 36 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 43 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1980 · age 54 — Mount St. Helens erupted
Questions about Edna Burns
When was Edna Burns born?
Edna Burns was born in 1926.
When did Edna Burns die?
Edna Burns died in 1985.
How old was Edna Burns at the time of death?
Edna Burns was about 59 years old.
Where is Edna Burns buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Edna's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Edna Burns was born?
Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when Edna was born.
Who was president when Edna Burns died?
Ronald Reagan was president of the United States when Edna died.
What generation was Edna Burns part of?
Born in 1926, Edna Burns was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Edna Burns's lifetime?
During Edna's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 1); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 13); the Korean War began (1950, age 24); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 33); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 43).
Which U.S. censuses would include Edna Burns?
Federal censuses taken during Edna's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1926
Death
1985
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