Who was Joshua Edwards?

Joshua Edwards (1718–1805) was born in Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales and died in Halifax, North Carolina. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Joshua in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 9 generations of this lineage.

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Joshua Edwards 1718–1805

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 12 Mar 1718 · Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales

Died 19 Mar 1805 · Halifax, North Carolina

Father Thomas Nathaniel Edwards

Mother Sarah Isabella Downing

Spouse Rebecca Ward

Siblings Ambrose Edwards, David Edwards, Jacob Edwards, John Crawford Edwards, John Edwards, John Samuel Edwards, Leonard Edwards, Martha Edwards, Martha Isobell Edwards, Robert Edwards, Soloman Edwards, Thomas Edwards, Thomas Nathaniel Edwards Sr, William Edwards

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Nathaniel Edwards

Sarah Isabella Downing

Spouse(s)

Rebecca Ward

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Joshua Edwards began in 1718 in Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales. Joshua Edwards married rebecca ward. Joshua Edwards passed away in 1805 in Halifax, North Carolina.

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Life Timeline

1718

Birth of Joshua Edwards in Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales

Birth

1805

Death of Joshua Edwards in Halifax, North Carolina

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Joshua Edwards

This ancestor line traces from Plas, Denbighshire, Wales (1445) to Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales (1718) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joshua Edwards (1718–1805) was born in Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales and died in Halifax, North Carolina. 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 Joshua 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 9 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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