William B Edwards (1813–1831)

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    Born
    1813
    Died
    1831

    When was William B Edwards born? 1813.

    When did William B Edwards die? 1831.

    Life story

    William B Edwards (1813–1831) was born in 1813, and died in 1831, at about age 18. A cemetery record documents William B's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about William B's life.

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    The world William B lived through

    1. 1825 · age 12 — The Erie Canal opened

    Questions about William B Edwards

    When was William B Edwards born?

    William B Edwards was born in 1813.

    When did William B Edwards die?

    William B Edwards died in 1831.

    How old was William B Edwards at the time of death?

    William B Edwards was about 18 years old.

    Where is William B Edwards buried?

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

    Who was president when William B Edwards was born?

    James Madison was president of the United States when William B was born.

    Who was president when William B Edwards died?

    Andrew Jackson was president of the United States when William B died.

    What major events happened during William B Edwards's lifetime?

    During William B's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 12).

    Which U.S. censuses would include William B Edwards?

    Federal censuses taken during William B's lifetime and now public: 1820, 1830.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1813

    2. Death

      1831

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "William B Edwards (1813–1831)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-b-edwards-1813-1831-23b441cd/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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    Sources

    Names in Stone

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