Who was Thomas Edwards?

Thomas Edwards (1749–1854) was born in Northampton, North Carolina, United States and died in Northampton, North Carolina, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Thomas Edwards 1749–1854

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

Born 21 Sep 1749 · Northampton, North Carolina, United States

Died 03 Nov 1854 · Northampton, North Carolina, United States

Father John Edwards

Mother Mary Campbell

Siblings Abel Edwards, Author Edwards, Capt John S 1752 Edwards, Edward Edwards, Elizabeth Edwards, Henry Edwards, John Edwards, Joseph Edwards, Martha Elizabeth Edwards, Mary Ann Edwards, Mary Edwards, Richard Edwards, Robert E Edwards, Samuel Edwards, Sarah Caroline Edwards, Susannah Edwards, Sylvane Edwards, Thomas Edwards, Thomas Nathaniel Edwards, William Elias Edwards

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Edwards

Mary Campbell

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Biography

Thomas Edwards was born in 1749 in Northampton, North Carolina, United States, the child of john edwards and mary campbell. Thomas Edwards passed away in 1854 in Northampton, North Carolina, United States.

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1749

Birth of Thomas Edwards in Northampton, North Carolina, United States

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1854

Death of Thomas Edwards in Northampton, North Carolina, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Edwards

This ancestor line traces from Cheadle, Cheshire, England (1357) to Northampton, North Carolina, United States (1749) across 12 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Thomas Edwards (1749–1854) was born in Northampton, North Carolina, United States and died in Northampton, North Carolina, 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 Thomas 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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