Edwin Finch (1883–1929)
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- Born
- 1883
- Died
- 1929
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Edwin Finch born? 1883.
When did Edwin Finch die? 1929.
Life story
Edwin Finch (1883–1929) was born in 1883, and died in 1929, at about age 46. A cemetery record documents Edwin's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Edwin's life.
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The world Edwin lived through
1886 · age 3 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1898 · age 15 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1903 · age 20 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1908 · age 25 — Ford introduced the Model T
1914 · age 31 — World War I began
1918 · age 35 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1927 · age 44 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
Questions about Edwin Finch
When was Edwin Finch born?
Edwin Finch was born in 1883.
When did Edwin Finch die?
Edwin Finch died in 1929.
How old was Edwin Finch at the time of death?
Edwin Finch was about 46 years old.
Where is Edwin Finch buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Edwin's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Edwin Finch was born?
Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when Edwin was born.
Who was president when Edwin Finch died?
In 1929, the U.S. presidents were Calvin Coolidge and Herbert Hoover.
What generation was Edwin Finch part of?
Born in 1883, Edwin Finch was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Edwin Finch's lifetime?
During Edwin's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 3); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 17); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 25); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 34); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 44).
Which U.S. censuses would include Edwin Finch?
Federal censuses taken during Edwin's lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1883
Death
1929
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