William B Edwards (1813–1831)
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- Born
- 1813
- Died
- 1831
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- Names in Stone
When was William B Edwards born? 1813.
When did William B Edwards die? 1831.
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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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1825 · age 12 — The Erie Canal opened
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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).
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Federal censuses taken during William B's lifetime and now public: 1820, 1830.
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1813
Death
1831
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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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