Edwin Koster (1923–1988)
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- Born
- 1923
- Died
- 1988
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- Names in Stone
When was Edwin Koster born? 1923.
When did Edwin Koster die? 1988.
Life story
Edwin Koster (1923–1988) was born in 1923, and died in 1988, at about age 65. 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
1927 · age 4 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 14 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 22 — World War II ended
1954 · age 31 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 39 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 46 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1980 · age 57 — Mount St. Helens erupted
Questions about Edwin Koster
When was Edwin Koster born?
Edwin Koster was born in 1923.
When did Edwin Koster die?
Edwin Koster died in 1988.
How old was Edwin Koster at the time of death?
Edwin Koster was about 65 years old.
Where is Edwin Koster 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 Koster was born?
In 1923, the U.S. presidents were Warren G. Harding and Calvin Coolidge.
Who was president when Edwin Koster died?
Ronald Reagan was president of the United States when Edwin died.
What generation was Edwin Koster part of?
Born in 1923, Edwin Koster was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Edwin Koster's lifetime?
During Edwin's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 4); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 16); the Korean War began (1950, age 27); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 36); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 46); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 63).
Which U.S. censuses would include Edwin Koster?
Federal censuses taken during Edwin's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1923
Death
1988
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