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Edward Lee Day 1920–2003

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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A Reliability
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Reliability Score: A
Strong — 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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Edward Day in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 14 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 4 Feb 1920 · Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Died 21 Feb 2003 · Other, Halifax, North Carolina
Father Judge Day
Mother Essora Day
Spouse Lucinda Day
Children Edward Day, Esara Day, James Day, John Day, Leandrew Day
Siblings Annie Day, Bessie Lee Day, Hesta Mae Day, Lillian Meredith Day

Researchers connected through Edward Day 1920–2003

and 1 more tree owner connected with Edward Day 1920–2003

Biography

In 1920, Edward Lee Day entered the world in Halifax, North Carolina, USA, born to judge day and essora day. In 1950, Edward Lee Day resided in Palmyra, Halifax, North Carolina, USA. Edward Lee Day married lucinda day, and had children including edward day, esara day, james day, john day, leandrew day. Edward Lee Day passed away in 2003 in Other, Halifax, North Carolina.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1950 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Marriage Records North Carolina, Marriage Records

Life Timeline

1920
Birth of Edward Lee Day in Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Birth
1950
Edward Lee Day resided here in Palmyra, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Residence
2003
Death of Edward Lee Day in Other, Halifax, North Carolina
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Day

This ancestor line traces from Ipswich, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (1535) to Halifax, North Carolina, USA (1920) across 14 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Edward Day (1920–2003) was born in Halifax, North Carolina, USA and died in Other, Halifax, North Carolina. 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 Edward 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 14 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.

Edward Day's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Edward Lee Day PTP
1920–2003
Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
Unknown
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Edward Day's Descendants

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Edward Lee Day PTP 1920–2003