Edward Adams (1850–1889)
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- Born
- 1850
- Died
- 1889
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- Names in Stone
When was Edward Adams born? 1850.
When did Edward Adams die? 1889.
Life story
Edward Adams (1850–1889) was born in 1850, and died in 1889, at about age 39. A cemetery record documents Edward's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Edward's life.
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1861 · age 11 — The American Civil War began
1863 · age 13 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1865 · age 15 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1867 · age 17 — The United States purchased Alaska
1869 · age 19 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1871 · age 21 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1876 · age 26 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1886 · age 36 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
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When was Edward Adams born?
Edward Adams was born in 1850.
When did Edward Adams die?
Edward Adams died in 1889.
How old was Edward Adams at the time of death?
Edward Adams was about 39 years old.
Where is Edward Adams buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Edward's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Edward Adams was born?
In 1850, the U.S. presidents were Zachary Taylor and Millard Fillmore.
Who was president when Edward Adams died?
In 1889, the U.S. presidents were Grover Cleveland and Benjamin Harrison.
What major events happened during Edward Adams's lifetime?
During Edward's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 11); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 15); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 19); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 26).
Which U.S. censuses would include Edward Adams?
Federal censuses taken during Edward's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
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1850
Death
1889
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AncestryData, "Edward Adams (1850–1889)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/edward-adams-1850-1889-10a39c38/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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