Who was Timothy Edwards?

Timothy Edwards (1768–1862) was born in Essex, New Jersey, United States and died in Tate, Clermont, Ohio, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Timothy in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 25 generations of this lineage.

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Timothy Edwards 1768–1862

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

Born 8 Mar 1768 · Essex, New Jersey, United States

Died 1 Aug 1862 · Tate, Clermont, Ohio, United States

Father John Edwards

Mother Hannah Meeker

Siblings Aaron Brooks Edwards, Eli Edwards, Isaac Edwards, John Edwards, Mary Edwards

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Edwards

Hannah Meeker

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

The story of Timothy Edwards began in 1768 in Essex, New Jersey, United States. Timothy Edwards passed away in 1862 in Tate, Clermont, Ohio, United States.

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1768

Birth of Timothy Edwards in Essex, New Jersey, United States

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1862

Death of Timothy Edwards in Tate, Clermont, Ohio, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Timothy Edwards

This ancestor line traces from Orkney Islands, Orkney, , Scotland (1011) to Essex, New Jersey, United States (1768) across 25 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Timothy Edwards (1768–1862) was born in Essex, New Jersey, United States and died in Tate, Clermont, Ohio, 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 Timothy 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 25 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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