Who was William Edwards?

William Edwards (1741–1821) was born in Coventry, Tolland County, Connecticut, United States of America and died in Guilford, Windham County, Vermont, United States of America. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Edwards 1741–1821

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

Born 28 Jul 1741 · Coventry, Tolland County, Connecticut, United States of America

Died 22 Aug 1821 · Guilford, Windham County, Vermont, United States of America

Father Thomas Edwards Sr

Mother Mary Howe Pullen

Siblings Elizabeth Edwards, Ephraim Edwards, Oliver Edwards

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Edwards Sr

Mary Howe Pullen

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Children

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Biography

In 1741, William Edwards entered the world in Coventry, Tolland County, Connecticut, United States of America, born to thomas edwards sr and mary howe pullen. William Edwards passed away in 1821 in Guilford, Windham County, Vermont, United States of America.

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Birth of William Edwards in Coventry, Tolland County, Connecticut, United States of America

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1821

Death of William Edwards in Guilford, Windham County, Vermont, United States of America

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Edwards

This ancestor line traces from Edworth, Bedfordshire, England (1505) to Coventry, Tolland, Connecticut, USA (1741) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Edwards (1741–1821) was born in Coventry, Tolland County, Connecticut, United States of America and died in Guilford, Windham County, Vermont, United States of America. 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 William 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 9 generations of this lineage geographically.
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