John Edwards 1698–1784
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- C 1 criteria (Basic)
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5 researchers on YourRoots have John Edwards in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 22 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: B — verified across 5 independent trees
Researchers connected through John Edwards 1698–1784
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of John Edwards began in 1698 in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States. John Edwards passed away in 1784 in Trumbull, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States.
Sources
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1Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John Edwards
This ancestor line traces from England (1068) to Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States (1698) across 22 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John Edwards (1698–1784) was born in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States and died in Trumbull, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States. 5 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, 5 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 22 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.
John Edwards's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record