Edward Sr Dreyer (1926–2003)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1926
    Died
    2003

    When was Edward Sr Dreyer born? 1926.

    When did Edward Sr Dreyer die? 2003.

    Life story

    Edward Sr Dreyer (1926–2003) was born in 1926, and died in 2003, at about age 77. A cemetery record documents Edward Sr's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Edward Sr's life.

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    The world Edward Sr lived through

    1. 1927 · age 1 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic

    2. 1937 · age 11 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened

    3. 1945 · age 19 — World War II ended

    4. 1954 · age 28 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education

    5. 1962 · age 36 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place

    6. 1969 · age 43 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon

    7. 1980 · age 54 — Mount St. Helens erupted

    8. 1995 · age 69 — The Oklahoma City bombing took place

    Questions about Edward Sr Dreyer

    When was Edward Sr Dreyer born?

    Edward Sr Dreyer was born in 1926.

    When did Edward Sr Dreyer die?

    Edward Sr Dreyer died in 2003.

    How old was Edward Sr Dreyer at the time of death?

    Edward Sr Dreyer was about 77 years old.

    Where is Edward Sr Dreyer buried?

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

    Who was president when Edward Sr Dreyer was born?

    Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when Edward Sr was born.

    Who was president when Edward Sr Dreyer died?

    George W. Bush was president of the United States when Edward Sr died.

    What generation was Edward Sr Dreyer part of?

    Born in 1926, Edward Sr Dreyer was part of the Greatest Generation.

    What major events happened during Edward Sr Dreyer's lifetime?

    During Edward Sr's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 1); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 13); the Korean War began (1950, age 24); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 33); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 43); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 60).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Edward Sr Dreyer?

    Federal censuses taken during Edward Sr's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.

    How many people named Edward Sr Dreyer are on AncestryData?

    2 people named Edward Sr Dreyer are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1926

    2. Death

      2003

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Edward Sr Dreyer (1926–2003)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/edward-sr-dreyer-1926-2003-d4159091/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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    Sources

    Names in Stone

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