Who was Elizabeth Edwards?

Elizabeth Edwards (1747–1762) was born in Northampton, Hampshire, MD and died in Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Elizabeth Edwards 1747–1762

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 6 MAY 1747 · Northampton, Hampshire, MD

Died 1 JAN 1762 · Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, USA

Father Rev Jonathan Edwards

Mother Sarah Pierpont Or Pierrepont

Siblings Edwards , Esther Edwards, Eunice Edwards, Jerusha Edwards, Joseph Edwards, Lucy Edwards, Mary Edwards, Sarah Edwards, Susannah Edwards, Timothy Edwards

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Immediate Family

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Rev Jonathan Edwards

Sarah Pierpont Or Pierrepont

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Biography

In 1747, Elizabeth Edwards entered the world in Northampton, Hampshire, MD, born to rev jonathan edwards and sarah pierpont or pierrepont. Elizabeth Edwards passed away in 1762 in Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, USA.

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1747

Birth of Elizabeth Edwards in Northampton, Hampshire, MD

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1762

Death of Elizabeth Edwards in Northampton

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Edwards

This ancestor line traces from Ringstead, Northamptonshire, England (1607) to Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA (1747) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Elizabeth Edwards (1747–1762) was born in Northampton, Hampshire, MD and died in Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, USA. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth 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.
: 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.
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