Who was Barbara Edwards?

Barbara Edwards (1820–1858) was born in Codorus, York, Pennsylvania, USA and died in Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Barbara Ann Edwards 1820–1858

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 13 Oct 1820 · Codorus, York, Pennsylvania, USA

Died 17 Jul 1858 · Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana, USA

Father James St Clair Edwards

Mother Elizabeth Beaver

Spouse Joseph Brindle Heslar

Children Anna Elizabeth Heslar, Charles Wesley Heslar, Clara Hostler, James Beaver Edwards Hassler, James Elbridge Heslar, Joseph William Heslar, Martha Jane Heslar, Mary Elizabeth Keyes Heslar, Rebecca Heslar, Sarah Frances Heslar

Siblings Charles St Clair Wythe Edwards, Christopher Columbus Edwards, Elizabeth St Clair Edwards, Hannah Mary Edwards, James Beaver Edwards, Joseph George Edwards, Margaret Ann Edwards, Sarah Ann Edwards, William Reed Humphreys Edwards

Records

1850 United States Federal Census Geneanet Community Trees Index Indiana, Wills and Probate Records U.S., Family History Books

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Immediate Family

Parents

James St Clair Edwards

Elizabeth Beaver

Spouse(s)

Joseph Brindle Heslar

Children

Anna Elizabeth Heslar

Charles Wesley Heslar

Clara Hostler

James Beaver Edwards Hassler

James Elbridge Heslar

Joseph William Heslar

Martha Jane Heslar

Mary Elizabeth Keyes Heslar

Rebecca Heslar

Sarah Frances Heslar

Biography

The story of Barbara Ann Edwards began in 1820 in Codorus, York, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1850, Barbara Ann Edwards resided in Wayne, Allen, Indiana, USA. Barbara Ann Edwards married joseph brindle heslar, and had children including anna elizabeth heslar, charles wesley heslar, clara hostler, james beaver edwards hassler, james elbridge heslar, joseph william heslar, martha jane heslar, mary elizabeth keyes heslar, rebecca heslar, sarah frances heslar. Barbara Ann Edwards passed away in 1858 in Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana, USA.

Sources

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Census 1850 United States Federal Census
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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Probate/Wills Indiana, Wills and Probate Records
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Record U.S., Family History Books

Life Timeline

1820

Birth of Barbara Ann Edwards in Codorus, York, Pennsylvania, USA

Birth

1850

Barbara Ann Edwards resided here in Wayne, Allen, Indiana, USA

Residence

1858

Death of Barbara Ann Edwards in Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Barbara Edwards

This ancestor line traces from Ravenscraig, Fifeshire, Scotland, United Kingdom (1460) to Codorus, York, Pennsylvania, USA (1820) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Barbara Edwards (1820–1858) was born in Codorus, York, Pennsylvania, USA and died in Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana, USA. 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 Barbara 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 11 generations of this lineage geographically.
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