Edward Cornell (1894–1958)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1894
- Died
- 1958
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Edward Cornell born? 1894.
When did Edward Cornell die? 1958.
Life story
Edward Cornell (1894–1958) was born in 1894, and died in 1958, at about age 64. 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 4 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1908 · age 14 — Ford introduced the Model T
1918 · age 24 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1933 · age 39 — Prohibition ended in the United States
1941 · age 47 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1950 · age 56 — The Korean War began
1957 · age 63 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
Questions about Edward Cornell
When was Edward Cornell born?
Edward Cornell was born in 1894.
When did Edward Cornell die?
Edward Cornell died in 1958.
How old was Edward Cornell at the time of death?
Edward Cornell was about 64 years old.
Where is Edward Cornell 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 Cornell was born?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Edward was born.
Who was president when Edward Cornell died?
Dwight D. Eisenhower was president of the United States when Edward died.
What generation was Edward Cornell part of?
Born in 1894, Edward Cornell was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Edward Cornell's lifetime?
During Edward's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 4); the Titanic sank (1912, age 18); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 33); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 45); the Korean War began (1950, age 56).
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Federal censuses taken during Edward's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1894
Death
1958
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AncestryData, "Edward Cornell (1894–1958)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/edward-cornell-1894-1958-692f0e89/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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