Edward Emmert (1859–1922)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1859
    Died
    1922

    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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    The world Edward lived through

    1. 1861 · age 2 — The American Civil War began

    2. 1867 · age 8 — The United States purchased Alaska

    3. 1876 · age 17 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone

    4. 1898 · age 39 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    5. 1906 · age 47 — The San Francisco earthquake struck

    6. 1914 · age 55 — World War I began

    7. 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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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1859

    2. Death

      1922

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Edward Emmert (1859–1922)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/edward-emmert-1859-1922-4e3b5577/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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    Sources

    Names in Stone

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