Edward Postma (1913–1985)
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- Born
- 1913
- Died
- 1985
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- Names in Stone
When was Edward Postma born? 1913.
When did Edward Postma die? 1985.
Life story
Edward Postma (1913–1985) was born in 1913, and died in 1985, at about age 72. 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
1914 · age 1 — World War I began
1927 · age 14 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 24 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 32 — World War II ended
1954 · age 41 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 49 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 56 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1980 · age 67 — Mount St. Helens erupted
Questions about Edward Postma
When was Edward Postma born?
Edward Postma was born in 1913.
When did Edward Postma die?
Edward Postma died in 1985.
How old was Edward Postma at the time of death?
Edward Postma was about 72 years old.
Where is Edward Postma 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 Postma was born?
In 1913, the U.S. presidents were William Howard Taft and Woodrow Wilson.
Who was president when Edward Postma died?
Ronald Reagan was president of the United States when Edward died.
What generation was Edward Postma part of?
Born in 1913, Edward Postma was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Edward Postma's lifetime?
During Edward's lifetime: World War I began (1914, age 1); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 16); the attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II (1941, age 28); the Korean War armistice was signed (1953, age 40); the Cuban Missile Crisis took place (1962, age 49); President Nixon resigned (1974, age 61).
Which U.S. censuses would include Edward Postma?
Federal censuses taken during Edward's lifetime and now public: 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1913
Death
1985
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