Thater Edwards (1901–1937)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1901
- Died
- 1937
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Thater Edwards born? 1901.
When did Thater Edwards die? 1937.
Life story
Thater Edwards (1901–1937) was born in 1901, and died in 1937, at about age 36. A cemetery record documents Thater's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Thater's life.

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The world Thater lived through
1903 · age 2 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1908 · age 7 — Ford introduced the Model T
1914 · age 13 — World War I began
1918 · age 17 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1927 · age 26 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1933 · age 32 — Prohibition ended in the United States
1937 · age 36 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
Questions about Thater Edwards
When was Thater Edwards born?
Thater Edwards was born in 1901.
When did Thater Edwards die?
Thater Edwards died in 1937.
How old was Thater Edwards at the time of death?
Thater Edwards was about 36 years old.
Where is Thater Edwards buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Thater's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Thater Edwards was born?
In 1901, the U.S. presidents were William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt.
Who was president when Thater Edwards died?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when Thater died.
What generation was Thater Edwards part of?
Born in 1901, Thater Edwards was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Thater Edwards's lifetime?
During Thater's lifetime: the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 2); the Titanic sank (1912, age 11); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 17); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 28); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 36).
Which U.S. censuses would include Thater Edwards?
Federal censuses taken during Thater's lifetime and now public: 1910, 1920, 1930.
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Birth
1901
Death
1937
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AncestryData, "Thater Edwards (1901–1937)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/thater-edwards-1901-1937-e9ca134f/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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