Edwin Simmons (1923–1998)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1923
- Died
- 1998
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Edwin Simmons born? 1923.
When did Edwin Simmons die? 1998.
Life story
Edwin Simmons (1923–1998) was born in 1923, and died in 1998, at about age 75. 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
1927 · age 4 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 14 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 22 — World War II ended
1954 · age 31 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 39 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 46 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1980 · age 57 — Mount St. Helens erupted
1995 · age 72 — The Oklahoma City bombing took place
Questions about Edwin Simmons
When was Edwin Simmons born?
Edwin Simmons was born in 1923.
When did Edwin Simmons die?
Edwin Simmons died in 1998.
How old was Edwin Simmons at the time of death?
Edwin Simmons was about 75 years old.
Where is Edwin Simmons 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 Simmons was born?
In 1923, the U.S. presidents were Warren G. Harding and Calvin Coolidge.
Who was president when Edwin Simmons died?
Bill Clinton was president of the United States when Edwin died.
What generation was Edwin Simmons part of?
Born in 1923, Edwin Simmons was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Edwin Simmons's lifetime?
During Edwin's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 4); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 16); the Korean War began (1950, age 27); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 36); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 46); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 63).
Which U.S. censuses would include Edwin Simmons?
Federal censuses taken during Edwin's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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Birth
1923
Death
1998
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