Who was Edward Crawford?

Edward Crawford (1896–1917) was born in Westbury, Tasmania, Australia and died in 14th Australian Field Ambulance, Belgium. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Edward Crawford 1896–1917

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 28 Mar 1896 · Westbury, Tasmania, Australia

Died 21 Oct 1917 · 14th Australian Field Ambulance, Belgium

Father George Crawford

Mother Sarah Ann Jordan

Siblings Esther Crawford, Harold Crawford, James George Crawford, Lexie Ann Crawford, Lizzie Bess Crawford, Mary Crawford, Norman Crawford, Robert Abraham Crawford, Walter Cash Crawford

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Researchers connected through Edward Crawford 1896–1917

Immediate Family

Parents

George Crawford

Sarah Ann Jordan

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Biography

Edward Crawford was born in 1896 in Westbury, Tasmania, Australia, the child of george crawford and sarah ann jordan. Edward Crawford passed away in 1917 in 14th Australian Field Ambulance, Belgium.

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1896

Birth of Edward Crawford in Westbury, Tasmania, Australia

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1917

Death of Edward Crawford in 14th Australian Field Ambulance, Belgium

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Crawford

This ancestor line traces from Redbourne, Lincolnshire, England (1805) to Westbury, Tasmania, Australia (1896) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Edward Crawford (1896–1917) was born in Westbury, Tasmania, Australia and died in 14th Australian Field Ambulance, Belgium. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Edward in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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