Who was Edith Maples?

Edith Maples (1842–1927) was born in Madison County, Alabama, USA and died in Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Edith Caroline Maples 1842–1927

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 31 Jul 1842 · Madison County, Alabama, USA

Died 17 Feb 1927 · Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, USA

Father James B Maples

Mother Edith Caroline Patterson

Siblings Christine Catherine Maples, Frank Maples, George Washington Maples, John Maples, Joseph Maples, Lockey Douglas Maples, Lydia Jane Maples, Mary Francis Maples, Thomas Franklin Maples, William J Maples

Records

1850 United States Federal Census 1860 United States Federal Census Texas, U.S., Death Certificates

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Immediate Family

Parents

James B Maples

Edith Caroline Patterson

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1842, Edith Caroline Maples entered the world in Madison County, Alabama, USA, born to james b maples and edith caroline patterson. In 1850, Edith Caroline Maples resided in District 35, Madison, Alabama, USA. In 1860, Edith Caroline Maples resided in South Eastern Division, New Hope, Madison, Alabama. Edith Caroline Maples passed away in 1927 in Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, USA.

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Census 1850 United States Federal Census
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Census 1860 United States Federal Census
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Death Records Texas, U.S., Death Certificates

Life Timeline

1842

Birth of Edith Caroline Maples in Madison County, Alabama, USA

Birth

1850

Edith Caroline Maples resided here in District 35, Madison, Alabama, USA

Residence

1860

Edith Caroline Maples resided here in South Eastern Division, New Hope, Madison, Alabama, USA

Residence

1927

Edith Caroline Maples resided here in 3019 Jennings Ave

Residence

1927

Death of Edith Caroline Maples in Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edith Maples

This ancestor line traces from Sevier County, Tennessee, USA (1806) to Madison County, Alabama, USA (1842) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Edith Maples (1842–1927) was born in Madison County, Alabama, USA and died in Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, 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 Edith 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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