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David Edwards 1723–1782

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 9 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 9 trees
Death year and location consistent across 9 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

9 researchers on YourRoots have David Edwards in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 9 independent trees

Born 7 Jul 1723 · Wells, Somerset, , England
Died 20 Jan 1782 · Cape May, Cape May, New Jersey, United States
Father Sir Knight Nathanial Edwards
Siblings Anne Marshall Edwards, Frankie Edwards, Joshua Edwards, Leonard Roy Edwards, Robert Edwards, Thomas Edwards, Thomas Nathaniel Jr Edwards, William Edwards
Records
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
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Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1723, David Edwards entered the world in Wells, Somerset, England, born to sir knight nathanial edwards. David Edwards passed away in 1782 in Cape May, Cape May, New Jersey, United States.

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Life Timeline

1723
Birth of David Edwards in Wells, Somerset, England
Birth
1782
Death of David Edwards in Cape May, Cape May, New Jersey, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from David Edwards

This ancestor line traces from Northamptonshire, England (1398) to Wells, Norfolk, England (1723) across 10 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

David Edwards (1723–1782) was born in Wells, Somerset, , England and died in Cape May, Cape May, New Jersey, United States. 9 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, 9 researchers on YourRoots have David 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 10 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

Sir Knight Nathanial Edwards
Father
David Edwards in the US Census
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David Edwards's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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David Edwards PTP
1723–1782
Wells, Somerset, , England
Parents
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Grandparents
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David Edwards's Descendants

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David Edwards PTP 1723–1782