Alexander Edwards 1621–1690
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Alexander Edwards in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Alexander Edwards began in 1621 in Llanddarog, Carmarthenshire, Wales. In 1676, Alexander Edwards resided in Northampton, Massachusetts, USA. Alexander Edwards married sarah baldwin, and had children including benjamin edwards, elizabeth edwards, joseph edwards, mary edwards. Alexander Edwards passed away in 1690 in Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America.
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1Marriage Records American Marriages Before 1699
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2Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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3Census Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890
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4Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
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5Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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6Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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7Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
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8Record North America, Family Histories
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9Record Colonial Families of the USA
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10Record Seven Hundred Ancestors
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11Record A genealogy of the descendants in America of William Holton (1610-1691) of Hartford, Conn., and Northhampton, Mass.
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12Record Field genealogy : being the record of all the Field family in America, whose ancestors were in this country prior to 1700
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Alexander Edwards
This ancestor line traces from Wales (1555) to Llanddarog, Carmarthenshire, Wales (1621) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Alexander Edwards (1621–1690) was born in Llanddarog, Carmarthenshire, Wales and died in Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Alexander 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 4 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.
- Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.
Related Records
Alexander Edwards's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record