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Leon Edwards (1869–1949) was born in Missouri and died in Las Cruces, New Mexico. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Leon Kerr Edwards 1869–1949

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

Born 15 May 1869 · Missouri

Died 5 Jul 1949 · Las Cruces, New Mexico

Spouse Lydia Wauneta Gatch

Children Harold Hugh Edwards

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Lydia Wauneta Gatch

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Harold Hugh Edwards

Biography

In 1869, Leon Kerr Edwards entered the world in Missouri. Leon Kerr Edwards married lydia wauneta gatch, and had children including harold hugh edwards. Leon Kerr Edwards passed away in 1949 in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

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: Leon Edwards (1869–1949) was born in Missouri and died in Las Cruces, New Mexico. 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 Leon 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Leon Kerr Edwards PTP

1869–1949

Missouri