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Marion Wallace Edison 1829–1900

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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B Reliability
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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)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

4 researchers on YourRoots have Marion Edison in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 4 independent trees

Born 15 Sep 1829 · Vienna Twp, Elgin, Ontario, Canada
Died 1 Feb 1900 · Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States
Father Samuel Ogden Edison
Mother Nancy Matthews Elliott
Siblings Carlile Snow Edison, Edith Clarrissa Edison, Elisa Smith Edison, Harriet Ann Tannie Edison, Marion Wallace Edison, Richard Tilden Edison, Samuel Ogden Edison, Thomas Alva Edison, William Andrew Edison, William Pitt Edison

Researchers connected through Marion Edison 1829–1900

and 2 more tree owners connected with Marion Edison 1829–1900

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Marion Wallace Edison was born in 1829 in Vienna Twp, Elgin, Ontario, Canada, the child of samuel ogden edison and nancy matthews elliott. Marion Wallace Edison passed away in 1900 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States.

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Life Timeline

1829
Birth of Marion Wallace Edison in Vienna Twp, Elgin, Ontario, Canada
Birth
1900
Death of Marion Wallace Edison in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Marion Edison

This ancestor line traces from Middletown, Newport, Rhode Island (1652) to Vienna Twp, 1654296, Ontario, Canada (1829) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Marion Edison (1829–1900) was born in Vienna Twp, Elgin, Ontario, Canada and died in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Marion 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 6 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.

Marion Edison's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Marion Wallace Edison PTP
1829–1900
Vienna Twp, Elgin, Ontario, Canada
Parents
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Grandparents
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Marion Edison's Descendants

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Marion Wallace Edison PTP 1829–1900