Edward Jordan (1884–1952)
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- Born
- 1884
- Died
- 1952
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Edward Jordan born? 1884.
When did Edward Jordan die? 1952.
Life story
Edward Jordan (1884–1952) was born in 1884, and died in 1952, at about age 68. 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
1886 · age 2 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1900 · age 16 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1908 · age 24 — Ford introduced the Model T
1917 · age 33 — The United States entered World War I
1927 · age 43 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1935 · age 51 — The Social Security Act was signed
1941 · age 57 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1947 · age 63 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
Questions about Edward Jordan
When was Edward Jordan born?
Edward Jordan was born in 1884.
When did Edward Jordan die?
Edward Jordan died in 1952.
How old was Edward Jordan at the time of death?
Edward Jordan was about 68 years old.
Where is Edward Jordan 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 Jordan was born?
Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when Edward was born.
Who was president when Edward Jordan died?
Harry S. Truman was president of the United States when Edward died.
What generation was Edward Jordan part of?
Born in 1884, Edward Jordan was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Edward Jordan's lifetime?
During Edward's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 2); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 19); World War I began (1914, age 30); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 43); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 53); World War II ended (1945, age 61).
Which U.S. censuses would include Edward Jordan?
Federal censuses taken during Edward's lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1884
Death
1952
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