Edward Emmert (1859–1922)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1859
- Died
- 1922
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Edward Emmert born? 1859.
When did Edward Emmert die? 1922.
Life story
Edward Emmert (1859–1922) was born in 1859, and died in 1922, at about age 63. 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 2 — The American Civil War began
1867 · age 8 — The United States purchased Alaska
1876 · age 17 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1898 · age 39 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 47 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1914 · age 55 — World War I began
1920 · age 61 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
Questions about Edward Emmert
When was Edward Emmert born?
Edward Emmert was born in 1859.
When did Edward Emmert die?
Edward Emmert died in 1922.
How old was Edward Emmert at the time of death?
Edward Emmert was about 63 years old.
Where is Edward Emmert 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 Emmert was born?
James Buchanan was president of the United States when Edward was born.
Who was president when Edward Emmert died?
Warren G. Harding was president of the United States when Edward died.
What major events happened during Edward Emmert's lifetime?
During Edward's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 2); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 10); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 33); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 47); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 58).
Which U.S. censuses would include Edward Emmert?
Federal censuses taken during Edward's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1859
Death
1922
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