Edwin Moore (1831–1861)
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- Born
- 1831
- Died
- 1861
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- Names in Stone
When was Edwin Moore born? 1831.
When did Edwin Moore die? 1861.
Life story
Edwin Moore (1831–1861) was born in 1831, and died in 1861, at about age 30. A cemetery record documents Edwin's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Edwin's life.

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The world Edwin lived through
1845 · age 14 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 15 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 17 — The California Gold Rush began
1861 · age 30 — The American Civil War began
Questions about Edwin Moore
When was Edwin Moore born?
Edwin Moore was born in 1831.
When did Edwin Moore die?
Edwin Moore died in 1861.
How old was Edwin Moore at the time of death?
Edwin Moore was about 30 years old.
Where is Edwin Moore buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Edwin's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Edwin Moore was born?
Andrew Jackson was president of the United States when Edwin was born.
Who was president when Edwin Moore died?
In 1861, the U.S. presidents were James Buchanan and Abraham Lincoln.
What major events happened during Edwin Moore's lifetime?
During Edwin's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 14); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 15); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 17); the American Civil War began (1861, age 30).
Which U.S. censuses would include Edwin Moore?
Federal censuses taken during Edwin's lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860.
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Birth
1831
Death
1861
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AncestryData, "Edwin Moore (1831–1861)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/edwin-moore-1831-1861-f1af3362/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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