Who was Isaac Edwards?

Isaac Edwards (1776–1866) was born in Essex, Jersey, Channel Islands, USA and died in Ohio, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Isaac in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 10 generations of this lineage.

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Isaac Edwards 1776–1866

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 25 Feb 1776 · Essex, Jersey, Channel Islands, USA

Died 06 Mar 1866 · Ohio, USA

Father John Edwards

Mother Hannah Meeker Edwards

Siblings Aaron Brooks Edwards, Eli Edwards, Elijah Eli Edwards, Esther Edwards, Gilbert Edwards, Jefferson Edwards, John E Edwards Jr, John Edwards, Lydia Edwards, Mary Edwards, Matilda Edwards, Phebe Edwards, Robert Edwards, Stephen Edwards, Timothy Meeker Edwards

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Edwards

Hannah Meeker Edwards

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

Isaac Edwards was born in 1776 in Essex, Jersey, Channel Islands, USA, the child of john edwards and hannah meeker edwards. Isaac Edwards passed away in 1866 in Ohio, USA.

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1776

Birth of Isaac Edwards in Essex, Jersey, Channel Islands, USA

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1866

Death of Isaac Edwards in Ohio, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Isaac Edwards

This ancestor line traces from Somerset, England (1502) to Essex, Jersey, Channel Islands, USA (1776) across 10 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Isaac Edwards (1776–1866) was born in Essex, Jersey, Channel Islands, USA and died in Ohio, 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 Isaac 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.
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