Edward L Killfoile (1884–1937)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1884
    Died
    1937

    When was Edward L Killfoile born? 1884.

    When did Edward L Killfoile die? 1937.

    Life story

    Edward L Killfoile (1884–1937) was born in 1884, and died in 1937, at about age 53. A cemetery record documents Edward L's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Edward L's life.

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    The world Edward L lived through

    1. 1886 · age 2 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated

    2. 1900 · age 16 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas

    3. 1908 · age 24 — Ford introduced the Model T

    4. 1917 · age 33 — The United States entered World War I

    5. 1927 · age 43 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic

    6. 1935 · age 51 — The Social Security Act was signed

    Questions about Edward L Killfoile

    When was Edward L Killfoile born?

    Edward L Killfoile was born in 1884.

    When did Edward L Killfoile die?

    Edward L Killfoile died in 1937.

    How old was Edward L Killfoile at the time of death?

    Edward L Killfoile was about 53 years old.

    Where is Edward L Killfoile buried?

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

    Who was president when Edward L Killfoile was born?

    Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when Edward L was born.

    Who was president when Edward L Killfoile died?

    Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when Edward L died.

    What generation was Edward L Killfoile part of?

    Born in 1884, Edward L Killfoile was part of the Lost Generation.

    What major events happened during Edward L Killfoile's lifetime?

    During Edward L's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 2); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 16); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 24); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 33); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 43); the Social Security Act was signed (1935, age 51).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Edward L Killfoile?

    Federal censuses taken during Edward L's lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1884

    2. Death

      1937

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Edward L Killfoile (1884–1937)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/edward-l-killfoile-1884-1937-c802fd94/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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    Sources

    Names in Stone

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    Born 1919

    Died 1992

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