Who was Daniel Edwards?

Daniel Edwards (1673–1756) was born in Stonington, New London, Connecticut and died in Coventry, Tolland, Connecticut. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Daniel Birch Edwards 1673–1756

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

Born 19 Jun 1673 · Stonington, New London, Connecticut

Died 30 Dec 1756 · Coventry, Tolland, Connecticut

Father Thomas Nathaniel Edwards

Mother Mary Marie Birch

Siblings Abigail Edwards, Alec Edwards, Alice Edwards, David Edwards, Elisia Else Edwards, Elizabeth Betty Edwards Parmalee, Elizabeth Edwards, Ephraim Edwards, Hannah Edwards, Infant Twin Edwards, Jane Edwards, John Edwards, Josiah Edwards, Mary Marie Edwards, Sarah Edwards, Thomas Edwards, William Edwards

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Nathaniel Edwards

Mary Marie Birch

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Children

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Biography

Daniel Birch Edwards was born in 1673 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, the child of thomas nathaniel edwards and mary marie birch. Daniel Birch Edwards passed away in 1756 in Coventry, Tolland, Connecticut.

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1673

Birth of Daniel Birch Edwards in Stonington, New London, Connecticut

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1756

Death of Daniel Birch Edwards in Coventry, Tolland, Connecticut

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Daniel Edwards

This ancestor line traces from Eastsmithfield, Middlesex, England (1572) to Stonington, New London, Connecticut (1673) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Daniel Edwards (1673–1756) was born in Stonington, New London, Connecticut and died in Coventry, Tolland, Connecticut. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Daniel 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 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
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