William Edwards (1841–1925)
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- Born
- 1841
- Died
- 1925
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was William Edwards born? 1841.
When did William Edwards die? 1925.
Life story
William Edwards (1841–1925) was born in 1841, and died in 1925, at about age 84. A cemetery record documents William's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about William's life.
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The world William lived through
1845 · age 4 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1861 · age 20 — The American Civil War began
1867 · age 26 — The United States purchased Alaska
1876 · age 35 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1898 · age 57 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 65 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1914 · age 73 — World War I began
1920 · age 79 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
Questions about William Edwards
When was William Edwards born?
William Edwards was born in 1841.
When did William Edwards die?
William Edwards died in 1925.
How old was William Edwards at the time of death?
William Edwards was about 84 years old.
Where is William Edwards buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents William's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when William Edwards was born?
In 1841, the U.S. presidents were Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison and John Tyler.
Who was president when William Edwards died?
Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when William died.
What major events happened during William Edwards's lifetime?
During William's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 4); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 22); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 30); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 57); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 67); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 77).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Edwards?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named William Edwards are on AncestryData?
2 people named William Edwards are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1841
Death
1925
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