Who was John Edwards?

John Edwards (1799–1879) was born in Virginia and died in Carroll, Virginia, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Edwards 1799–1879

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 12 May 1799 · Virginia

Died 18 Feb 1879 · Carroll, Virginia, United States

Father Henry John Edwards

Mother Letitia Richardson Dna

Siblings Catherine Edwards, Elizabeth Edwards, Isaac Edwards, John D Edwards, Letitia Edwards, Martha Jane Carrico, Martin Edwards, Mary Ward, Nancy Edwards, Sarah Sally Edwards, William Edwards

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Immediate Family

Parents

Henry John Edwards

Letitia Richardson Dna

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Children

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Biography

John Edwards was born in 1799 in Virginia, the child of henry john edwards and letitia richardson dna. John Edwards passed away in 1879 in Carroll, Virginia, United States.

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1799

Birth of John Edwards in Grayson, Virginia, United States

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1799

Birth of John Edwards in Virginia

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1879

Death of John Edwards in Carroll, Virginia, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Edwards

This ancestor line traces from Culworth, Northamptonshire, England (1449) to Virginia (1799) across 12 generations.

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: John Edwards (1799–1879) was born in Virginia and died in Carroll, Virginia, United States. 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 12 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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