Edna Stillwell (1892–1977)
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- Born
- 1892
- Died
- 1977
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Edna Stillwell born? 1892.
When did Edna Stillwell die? 1977.
Life story
Edna Stillwell (1892–1977) was born in 1892, and died in 1977, at about age 85. 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
1892 · age 0 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1908 · age 16 — Ford introduced the Model T
1920 · age 28 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
1937 · age 45 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1947 · age 55 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
1957 · age 65 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
1965 · age 73 — The Voting Rights Act was signed
Questions about Edna Stillwell
When was Edna Stillwell born?
Edna Stillwell was born in 1892.
When did Edna Stillwell die?
Edna Stillwell died in 1977.
How old was Edna Stillwell at the time of death?
Edna Stillwell was about 85 years old.
Where is Edna Stillwell 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 Stillwell was born?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when Edna was born.
Who was president when Edna Stillwell died?
In 1977, the U.S. presidents were Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter.
What generation was Edna Stillwell part of?
Born in 1892, Edna Stillwell was part of the Lost Generation.
What happened in the world the year Edna Stillwell was born?
In 1892, Ellis Island opened to immigrants.
What major events happened during Edna Stillwell's lifetime?
During Edna's lifetime: Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 0); the Titanic sank (1912, age 20); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 37); Allied forces landed in Normandy on D-Day (1944, age 52); Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott (1955, age 63); the Voting Rights Act was signed (1965, age 73).
Which U.S. censuses would include Edna Stillwell?
Federal censuses taken during Edna's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1892
Death
1977
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