William Edwards (1864–1933)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1864
- Died
- 1933
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was William Edwards born? 1864.
When did William Edwards die? 1933.
Life story
William Edwards (1864–1933) was born in 1864, and died in 1933, at about age 69. 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
1865 · age 1 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1871 · age 7 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1892 · age 28 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1903 · age 39 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1912 · age 48 — The Titanic sank
1918 · age 54 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1929 · age 65 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
Questions about William Edwards
When was William Edwards born?
William Edwards was born in 1864.
When did William Edwards die?
William Edwards died in 1933.
How old was William Edwards at the time of death?
William Edwards was about 69 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?
Abraham Lincoln was president of the United States when William was born.
Who was president when William Edwards died?
In 1933, the U.S. presidents were Herbert Hoover and Franklin D. Roosevelt.
What major events happened during William Edwards's lifetime?
During William's lifetime: the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 1); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 12); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 36); the Titanic sank (1912, age 48); women won the right to vote in the United States (1920, age 56).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Edwards?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930. 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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1864
Death
1933
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AncestryData, "William Edwards (1864–1933)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-edwards-1864-1933-7318adde/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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