Who was Nancy Edwards?

Nancy Edwards (1817–1899) was born in Grayson, Virginia, United States and died in Carroll, Virginia, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Nancy Edwards 1817–1899

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 27 Dec 1817 · Grayson, Virginia, United States

Died 23 Dec 1899 · Carroll, Virginia, United States

Father Henry John Edwards

Mother Letitia Richardson Dna

Siblings Catherine Edwards, Elizabeth Edwards, Isaac Edwards, John D Edwards, John Edwards, Letitia Edwards, Martha Jane Carrico, Martin Edwards, Mary Ward, Sarah Sally Edwards, William Edwards

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Immediate Family

Parents

Henry John Edwards

Letitia Richardson Dna

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Nancy Edwards began in 1817 in Grayson, Virginia, United States. Nancy Edwards passed away in 1899 in Carroll, Virginia, United States.

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1817

Birth of Nancy Edwards in Grayson Co, VA, USA

Birth

1817

Birth of Nancy Edwards in Grayson, Virginia, United States

Birth

1899

Death of Nancy Edwards in Carroll Co, VA, USA

Death

1899

Death of Nancy Edwards in Carroll, Virginia, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Nancy Edwards

This ancestor line traces from Culworth, Northamptonshire, England (1449) to Grayson, Virginia, United States (1817) across 12 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Nancy Edwards (1817–1899) was born in Grayson, Virginia, United States and died in Carroll, Virginia, United States. 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 Nancy 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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