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Sarah Jane Edwards 1854–1925

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

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B Reliability
B
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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah 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 20 Feb 1854 · Wythe, Virginia
Died 25 Nov 1925 · Bastian, Bland, VA
Father William Edwards (1781–1869)
Mother Martha Ann Cooley
Siblings Cary E Edwards, Cousan Edward, Eunice Victoria Edwards, Mahala Catherine Edwards, Martha Caroline Edwards, Mary Ann Edwards, Nancy Ann Maliza Edwards 3Ggm, Sally Edwards, William Henry Edwards

Researchers connected through Sarah Edwards 1854–1925

and 1 more tree owner connected with Sarah Edwards 1854–1925

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Sarah Jane Edwards began in 1854 in Wythe, Virginia. Sarah Jane Edwards passed away in 1925 in Bastian, Bland, VA.

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Life Timeline

1854
Birth of Sarah Jane Edwards in Wythe, Virginia
Birth
1925
Death of Sarah Jane Edwards in Bastian, Bland, VA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Edwards

This ancestor line traces from Culworth, Northamptonshire, England (1449) to Wythe, Virginia (1854) across 13 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah Edwards (1854–1925) was born in Wythe, Virginia and died in Bastian, Bland, VA. 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 Sarah 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.

Sarah Edwards's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sarah Jane Edwards PTP
1854–1925
Wythe, Virginia
Parents
William Edwards PTP
1781–1869
Guilford, North Carolina, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Sarah Edwards's Descendants

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Sarah Jane Edwards PTP 1854–1925