Magnolia Edwards (1913–1996)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1913
    Died
    1996

    When was Magnolia Edwards born? 1913.

    When did Magnolia Edwards die? 1996.

    Life story

    Magnolia Edwards (1913–1996) was born in 1913, and died in 1996, at about age 83. A cemetery record documents Magnolia's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Magnolia's life.

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    The world Magnolia lived through

    1. 1914 · age 1 — World War I began

    2. 1929 · age 16 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression

    3. 1941 · age 28 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II

    4. 1953 · age 40 — The Korean War armistice was signed

    5. 1962 · age 49 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place

    6. 1974 · age 61 — President Nixon resigned

    7. 1989 · age 76 — The Berlin Wall fell

    Questions about Magnolia Edwards

    When was Magnolia Edwards born?

    Magnolia Edwards was born in 1913.

    When did Magnolia Edwards die?

    Magnolia Edwards died in 1996.

    How old was Magnolia Edwards at the time of death?

    Magnolia Edwards was about 83 years old.

    Where is Magnolia Edwards buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Magnolia's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Magnolia Edwards was born?

    In 1913, the U.S. presidents were William Howard Taft and Woodrow Wilson.

    Who was president when Magnolia Edwards died?

    Bill Clinton was president of the United States when Magnolia died.

    What generation was Magnolia Edwards part of?

    Born in 1913, Magnolia Edwards was part of the Greatest Generation.

    What major events happened during Magnolia Edwards's lifetime?

    During Magnolia's lifetime: World War I began (1914, age 1); Prohibition ended in the United States (1933, age 20); World War II ended (1945, age 32); the Soviet Union launched Sputnik (1957, age 44); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 56); the Berlin Wall fell (1989, age 76).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Magnolia Edwards?

    Federal censuses taken during Magnolia's lifetime and now public: 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1913

    2. Death

      1996

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Magnolia Edwards (1913–1996)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/magnolia-edwards-1913-1996-0ce0d115/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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