Wynema Edison (1890–1923)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1890
    Died
    1923

    When was Wynema Edison born? 1890.

    When did Wynema Edison die? 1923.

    Life story

    Wynema Edison (1890–1923) was born in 1890, and died in 1923, at about age 33. A cemetery record documents Wynema's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Wynema's life.

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    The world Wynema lived through

    1. 1892 · age 2 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants

    2. 1900 · age 10 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas

    3. 1906 · age 16 — The San Francisco earthquake struck

    4. 1912 · age 22 — The Titanic sank

    5. 1917 · age 27 — The United States entered World War I

    6. 1920 · age 30 — Women won the right to vote in the United States

    Questions about Wynema Edison

    When was Wynema Edison born?

    Wynema Edison was born in 1890.

    When did Wynema Edison die?

    Wynema Edison died in 1923.

    How old was Wynema Edison at the time of death?

    Wynema Edison was about 33 years old.

    Where is Wynema Edison buried?

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

    Who was president when Wynema Edison was born?

    Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when Wynema was born.

    Who was president when Wynema Edison died?

    In 1923, the U.S. presidents were Warren G. Harding and Calvin Coolidge.

    What generation was Wynema Edison part of?

    Born in 1890, Wynema Edison was part of the Lost Generation.

    What major events happened during Wynema Edison's lifetime?

    During Wynema's lifetime: Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 2); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 10); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 16); the Titanic sank (1912, age 22); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 27); women won the right to vote in the United States (1920, age 30).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Wynema Edison?

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

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1890

    2. Death

      1923

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Wynema Edison (1890–1923)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/wynema-edison-1890-1923-96cf7576/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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    Sources

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