Edward Wilson (1838–1858)
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- Born
- 1838
- Died
- 1858
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- Names in Stone
When was Edward Wilson born? 1838.
When did Edward Wilson die? 1858.
Life story
Edward Wilson (1838–1858) was born in 1838, and died in 1858, at about age 20. 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 7 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 8 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 10 — The California Gold Rush began
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When was Edward Wilson born?
Edward Wilson was born in 1838.
When did Edward Wilson die?
Edward Wilson died in 1858.
How old was Edward Wilson at the time of death?
Edward Wilson was about 20 years old.
Where is Edward Wilson 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 Wilson was born?
Martin Van Buren was president of the United States when Edward was born.
Who was president when Edward Wilson died?
James Buchanan was president of the United States when Edward died.
What major events happened during Edward Wilson's lifetime?
During Edward's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 7); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 8); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 10).
Which U.S. censuses would include Edward Wilson?
Federal censuses taken during Edward's lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850.
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1838
Death
1858
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AncestryData, "Edward Wilson (1838–1858)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/edward-wilson-1838-1858-fdf4cb58/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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