Edward Alexander (1837–1912)
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- Born
- 1837
- Died
- 1912
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- Names in Stone
When was Edward Alexander born? 1837.
When did Edward Alexander die? 1912.
Life story
Edward Alexander (1837–1912) was born in 1837, and died in 1912, at about age 75. 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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1845 · age 8 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1861 · age 24 — The American Civil War began
1867 · age 30 — The United States purchased Alaska
1876 · age 39 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1898 · age 61 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 69 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
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When was Edward Alexander born?
Edward Alexander was born in 1837.
When did Edward Alexander die?
Edward Alexander died in 1912.
How old was Edward Alexander at the time of death?
Edward Alexander was about 75 years old.
Where is Edward Alexander 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 Alexander was born?
In 1837, the U.S. presidents were Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren.
Who was president when Edward Alexander died?
William Howard Taft was president of the United States when Edward died.
What major events happened during Edward Alexander's lifetime?
During Edward's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 8); the American Civil War began (1861, age 24); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 30); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 39); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 61); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 69).
Which U.S. censuses would include Edward Alexander?
Federal censuses taken during Edward's lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1837
Death
1912
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