Edward Beam (1893–1981)
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- Born
- 1893
- Died
- 1981
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- Names in Stone
When was Edward Beam born? 1893.
When did Edward Beam die? 1981.
Life story
Edward Beam (1893–1981) was born in 1893, and died in 1981, at about age 88. 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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The world Edward lived through
1898 · age 5 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1912 · age 19 — The Titanic sank
1927 · age 34 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1939 · age 46 — World War II began in Europe
1950 · age 57 — The Korean War began
1959 · age 66 — Alaska and Hawaii became states
1969 · age 76 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
Questions about Edward Beam
When was Edward Beam born?
Edward Beam was born in 1893.
When did Edward Beam die?
Edward Beam died in 1981.
How old was Edward Beam at the time of death?
Edward Beam was about 88 years old.
Where is Edward Beam 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 Beam was born?
In 1893, the U.S. presidents were Benjamin Harrison and Grover Cleveland.
Who was president when Edward Beam died?
In 1981, the U.S. presidents were Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan.
What generation was Edward Beam part of?
Born in 1893, Edward Beam was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Edward Beam's lifetime?
During Edward's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 5); World War I began (1914, age 21); Prohibition ended in the United States (1933, age 40); World War II ended (1945, age 52); the Soviet Union launched Sputnik (1957, age 64); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 76).
Which U.S. censuses would include Edward Beam?
Federal censuses taken during Edward's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1893
Death
1981
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