Who was Thomas Edwards?

Thomas Edwards (1885–1959) was born in Shoreditch, London, England and died in London, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Thomas William Edmund Edwards 1885–1959

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 16 Jun 1885 · Shoreditch, London, England

Died 20 Feb 1959 · London, England

Father Alfred Edmund Edwards

Mother Sarah Harriet Bridle

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Immediate Family

Parents

Alfred Edmund Edwards

Sarah Harriet Bridle

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1885, Thomas William Edmund Edwards entered the world in Shoreditch, London, England, born to alfred edmund edwards and sarah harriet bridle. Thomas William Edmund Edwards passed away in 1959 in London, England.

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Life Timeline

1885

Birth of Thomas William Edmund Edwards in Shoreditch, London, England

Birth

1959

Death of Thomas William Edmund Edwards in London, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Edwards

This ancestor line traces from Wisborough Green, Sussex, England (1817) to Shoreditch, London, England (1885) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Thomas Edwards (1885–1959) was born in Shoreditch, London, England and died in London, England. 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 3 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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