Who was John Edwards?

John Edwards (1593–1681) was born in Canterbury, England and died in Canterbury, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Edwards 1593–1681

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 15 Oct 1593 · Canterbury, England

Died 17 Jun 1681 · Canterbury, England

Father Johannis Edwards

Mother Elizabeth Corke

Spouse Elizabeth Bell

Children Thomas Edwards

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Biography

The story of John Edwards began in 1593 in Canterbury, England. John Edwards married elizabeth bell, and had children including thomas edwards. John Edwards passed away in 1681 in Canterbury, England.

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Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings

Life Timeline

1593

Birth of John Edwards in Canterbury, England

Birth

1593

John Edwards was baptized in St. Margaret, Canterbury, Kent, England

Baptism

1681

Death of John Edwards in Canterbury, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Edwards

This ancestor line traces from Milcote, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom (1491) to Canterbury, England (1593) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Edwards (1593–1681) was born in Canterbury, England and died in Canterbury, England. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John 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 4 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.