Fred E. Edison (1885–1920)
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- Born
- 1885
- Died
- 1920
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- Names in Stone
When was Fred E. Edison born? 1885.
When did Fred E. Edison die? 1920.
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Life story
Fred E. Edison (1885–1920) was born in 1885, and died in 1920, at about age 35. A cemetery record documents Fred E.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Fred E.'s life.
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The world Fred E. lived through
1886 · age 1 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1898 · age 13 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1903 · age 18 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1908 · age 23 — Ford introduced the Model T
1914 · age 29 — World War I began
1918 · age 33 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
Questions about Fred E. Edison
When was Fred E. Edison born?
Fred E. Edison was born in 1885.
When did Fred E. Edison die?
Fred E. Edison died in 1920.
How old was Fred E. Edison at the time of death?
Fred E. Edison was about 35 years old.
Where is Fred E. Edison buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Fred E.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Fred E. Edison was born?
In 1885, the U.S. presidents were Chester A. Arthur and Grover Cleveland.
Who was president when Fred E. Edison died?
Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when Fred E. died.
What generation was Fred E. Edison part of?
Born in 1885, Fred E. Edison was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Fred E. Edison's lifetime?
During Fred E.'s lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 1); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 13); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 18); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 23); World War I began (1914, age 29); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 33).
Which U.S. censuses would include Fred E. Edison?
Federal censuses taken during Fred E.'s lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1885
Death
1920
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