Edward Morgan (1878–1943)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1878
    Died
    1943

    When was Edward Morgan born? 1878.

    When did Edward Morgan die? 1943.

    Life story

    Edward Morgan (1878–1943) was born in 1878, and died in 1943, at about age 65. 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. 1886 · age 8 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated

    2. 1900 · age 22 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas

    3. 1908 · age 30 — Ford introduced the Model T

    4. 1917 · age 39 — The United States entered World War I

    5. 1927 · age 49 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic

    6. 1935 · age 57 — The Social Security Act was signed

    7. 1941 · age 63 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II

    Questions about Edward Morgan

    When was Edward Morgan born?

    Edward Morgan was born in 1878.

    When did Edward Morgan die?

    Edward Morgan died in 1943.

    How old was Edward Morgan at the time of death?

    Edward Morgan was about 65 years old.

    Where is Edward Morgan 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 Morgan was born?

    Rutherford B. Hayes was president of the United States when Edward was born.

    Who was president when Edward Morgan died?

    Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when Edward died.

    What major events happened during Edward Morgan's lifetime?

    During Edward's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 8); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 25); World War I began (1914, age 36); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 49); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 59).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Edward Morgan?

    Federal censuses taken during Edward's lifetime and now public: 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1878

    2. Death

      1943

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Edward Morgan (1878–1943)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/edward-morgan-1878-1943-cb70e195/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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    Sources

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