Willie Edwards (1940–1980)
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- Born
- 1940
- Died
- 1980
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Willie Edwards born? 1940.
When did Willie Edwards die? 1980.
Life story
Willie Edwards (1940–1980) was born in 1940, and died in 1980, at about age 40. A cemetery record documents Willie's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Willie's life.
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The world Willie lived through
1941 · age 1 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1947 · age 7 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
1954 · age 14 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1959 · age 19 — Alaska and Hawaii became states
1964 · age 24 — The Civil Rights Act was signed
1974 · age 34 — President Nixon resigned
1980 · age 40 — Mount St. Helens erupted
Questions about Willie Edwards
When was Willie Edwards born?
Willie Edwards was born in 1940.
When did Willie Edwards die?
Willie Edwards died in 1980.
How old was Willie Edwards at the time of death?
Willie Edwards was about 40 years old.
Where is Willie Edwards buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Willie's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Willie Edwards was born?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when Willie was born.
Who was president when Willie Edwards died?
Jimmy Carter was president of the United States when Willie died.
What generation was Willie Edwards part of?
Born in 1940, Willie Edwards was part of the Silent Generation.
What major events happened during Willie Edwards's lifetime?
During Willie's lifetime: the attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II (1941, age 1); the Korean War began (1950, age 10); the Soviet Union launched Sputnik (1957, age 17); the Civil Rights Act was signed (1964, age 24); the Vietnam War ended (1975, age 35).
Which U.S. censuses would include Willie Edwards?
Federal censuses taken during Willie's lifetime and now public: 1940, 1950.
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Birth
1940
Death
1980
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