Who was Mary Edwards?

Mary Edwards (1826–1893) was born in Chester, South Carolina and died in Rye, Cleveland, Arkansas. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 12 generations of this lineage.

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Mary Ann Edwards 1826–1893

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

Born 11 Dec 1826 · Chester, South Carolina

Died 26 Aug 1893 · Rye, Cleveland, Arkansas

Father John Joseph Edwards

Mother Margaret Mccammon

Siblings Elizabeth Clementine Edwards, Margaret Jane Edwards, Martha Jane Edwards, Nancy Catherine Edwards, William Henry Edwards

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Joseph Edwards

Margaret Mccammon

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

The story of Mary Ann Edwards began in 1826 in Chester, South Carolina. Mary Ann Edwards passed away in 1893 in Rye, Cleveland, Arkansas.

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Life Timeline

1826

Birth of Mary Ann Edwards in Chester, South Carolina

Birth

1893

Death of Mary Ann Edwards in Rye, Cleveland, Arkansas

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Edwards

This ancestor line traces from Plas, Denbighshire, Wales (1445) to Chester, South Carolina (1826) across 12 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mary Edwards (1826–1893) was born in Chester, South Carolina and died in Rye, Cleveland, Arkansas. 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 Mary 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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