Edith was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to a wealthy family. She was the second daughter of lawyer Cadwalader Evans and his wife, woman"s rights activist Angeline Burr Corse. A long-time resident of New York, unmarried Edith was a member of The Colonial Dames of America and a descendant of Andrew Hamilton.
She was one of only four women to die in first class. She had a sister, Lena Cadwalader Evans, who was a renowned painter. She had great interest in genealogical studies.
On April 14, 1912, the hit a giant piece of ice.
The captain wanted everyone to stay calm, but when everyone saw the water leaking in the boat, everyone panicked. When the lifeboats were first lowered, Edith and Caroline Brown missed the opportunity to get to one in time.
Another was prepared to set off at 2:09 am, which they reached. lieutenant has commonly been reported that there was not enough room for both of them in it so Edith persuaded Caroline to get in because Caroline had children, even though she repeatedly refused.
However, Walter Lord stated in his 1955 book A Night to Remember that it was hurriedly lowered before Edith could get in.
Additionally Collapsible Boat Doctorate, the last functioning one, was not filled to capacity when lowered and had 30 people aboard when it was designed to accommodate 50. lieutenant is not understood whether or not Edith intentionally stepped aside before it was lowered. Edith went down with the ship.
She was never identified among the recovered bodies.
On 22 April 1912, a memorial service was held for her at Grace Church in New York City, and a plaque was dedicated in her honor.
