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Mahala Catherine Edwards 1841–1924

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Mahala Edwards in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 13 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

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

Born 17 Aug 1841 · Carroll County, Virginia
Died 6 Feb 1924 · Bland, Virginia
Father William Edwards (1781–1869)
Mother Martha Ann Cooley
Spouse Joseph D Wynn
Children Betty Jane Carrie Wynn, Daisy Mable Wynn, James Franklin Wynn, Lou Kate Wynn, Martha Anne Wynn
Siblings Cary E Edwards, Cousan Edward, Eunice Victoria Edwards, Martha Caroline Edwards, Mary Ann Edwards, Nancy Ann Maliza Edwards 3Ggm, Sally Edwards, Sarah Jane Edwards, William Henry Edwards

Researchers connected through Mahala Edwards 1841–1924

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Biography

In 1841, Mahala Catherine Edwards entered the world in Carroll County, Virginia, born to william edwards and martha ann cooley. Mahala Catherine Edwards married joseph d wynn, and had children including betty jane carrie wynn, daisy mable wynn, james franklin wynn, lou kate wynn, martha anne wynn. Mahala Catherine Edwards passed away in 1924 in Bland, Virginia.

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Life Timeline

1841
Birth of Mahala Catherine Edwards in Carroll County, Virginia
Birth
1924
Death of Mahala Catherine Edwards in Bland, Virginia
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mahala Edwards

This ancestor line traces from Culworth, Northamptonshire, England (1449) to Carroll County, Virginia (1841) across 13 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mahala Edwards (1841–1924) was born in Carroll County, Virginia and died in Bland, Virginia. 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 Mahala 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 13 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.

Mahala Edwards's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mahala Catherine Edwards PTP
1841–1924
Carroll County, Virginia
Parents
William Edwards PTP
1781–1869
Guilford, North Carolina, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Mahala Edwards's Descendants

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Mahala Catherine Edwards PTP 1841–1924