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Alta Matilda Edwards 1856–1911 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 June 1856

Birth Location: Michigan, USA

Death Date: 4 Feb 1911

Death Location: Brighton, Lorain County, Ohio, United States of America

Father: Hira, Edwards

Mother: Sarah Edwards

Spouse(s): John Jeffrey

Children(s): Grace Jeffery, May Jeffrey, Vernon Jeffrey, Blanche Jeffrey, Willie Jeffery, Frank Jeffrey

The story of Alta Matilda Edwards began in 1856 in Michigan, USA. In 1870, Alta Matilda Edwards resided in Bingham, Clinton, Michigan, USA. Alta Matilda Edwards married John Jeffrey, and had children including Blanche Jeffrey, Frank E Jeffrey, Grace Mabel Jeffery, May Jeffrey, Vernon J Jeffrey, Willie Jeffery. Alta Matilda Edwards passed away in 1911 in Brighton, Lorain County, Ohio, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Alta Matilda Edwards began in 1856 in Michigan, USA.
  • In 1870, Alta Matilda Edwards resided in Bingham, Clinton, Michigan, USA.
  • Alta Matilda Edwards married John Jeffrey, and had children including Blanche Jeffrey, Frank E Jeffrey, Grace Mabel Jeffery, May Jeffrey, Vernon J Jeffrey, Willie Jeffery.
  • Alta Matilda Edwards passed away in 1911 in Brighton, Lorain County, Ohio, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Hira, Edwards
1832–1915
Birth Location: New York
HE
Sarah Edwards
1832–
Birth Location: New York
SE

Spouses(s)

John Jeffrey
1851–1931
Birth Location: Brownhelm Twp., Huron County, Ohio
JJ

Children(s)

Grace Jeffery
1879–1957
Birth Location: Wellington, Lorain County, Ohio, United States of America
GJ
May Jeffrey
1885–1978
Birth Location: Ohio, USA
MJ
Vernon Jeffrey
1890–1981
Birth Location: Ohio
VJ
Blanche Jeffrey
1894–1971
Birth Location: Hartland Hur, Ohio
BJ
Willie Jeffery
1876–
Birth Location: Ohio
WJ
Frank Jeffrey
1879–1961
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States
FJ

Alta Edwards's Ancestors

Self
Alta Edwards
1856–1911
Birth Place: Michigan, USA
Parents
Hira, Edwards
1832–1915
New York
Sarah Edwards
1832–
New York
Grandparents
Daniel Edwards
1800–
New York
Phebe Edwards
1805–
New York
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Alta Edwards's Descendants

1.
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Alta (Matilda) Edwards (6 June 1856–4 Feb 1911) m. John Jeffrey (25 Mar 1851–24 May 1931)
  1. 1. Grace (Mabel) Jeffery 1879–1957 m. O.L. Coats 1875–1952
    1. 1. Donald (Jeffrey) Coats 1914–1958
    2. 2. Ada (M) Coats 1907–1949
    3. 3. Edna (B) Coats 1908–2000
    4. 4. Eva Coats 1910–2003
    5. 5. Goldie Coats 1912–1992 m. Robert (Eugene) Clawson 1912–1995
      1. 1. Ronald (Eugene) Clawson 1934–2022
    6. 6. Eva Coats 1910–2003
  2. 2. May Jeffrey 1885–1978
  3. 3. Vernon (J) Jeffrey 1890–1981
  4. 4. Blanche Jeffrey 1894–1971
  5. 5. Willie Jeffery 1876–
  6. 6. Frank (E.) Jeffrey 1879–1961

Alta Edwards's Timeline

9 Records

1856
6 Jun 1856
Birth of Alta Matilda Edwards in Michigan
Michigan
1856
6 June 1856
Birth of Alta Matilda Edwards in Michigan, USA
Michigan, USA
1870
1870
Age 14
Alta Matilda Edwards resided here in Bingham, Clinton, Michigan, USA
Bingham, Clinton, Michigan, USA
1880
1880
Age 24
Alta Matilda Edwards resided here in Wellington, Lorain, Ohio, USA
Wellington, Lorain, Ohio, USA
1900
1900
Age 44
Alta Matilda Edwards resided here in Hartland, Huron, Ohio, USA
Hartland, Huron, Ohio, USA
1910
1910
Age 54
Alta Matilda Edwards resided here in Brighton, Lorain, Ohio, USA
Brighton, Lorain, Ohio, USA
1911
1 Feb 1911
Age 55
Death of Alta Matilda Edwards in Brighton, Lorain, Ohio, United States
Brighton, Lorain, Ohio, United States
1911
1 February 1911
Age 55
Death of Alta Matilda Edwards in Brighton, Lorain County, Ohio, United States of America
Brighton, Lorain County, Ohio, United States of America
1911
4 Feb 1911
Age 55
Burial of Alta Matilda Edwards in Brighton, Lorain County, Ohio
Brighton, Lorain County, Ohio

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Jun 1856
    Event Place: Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hartland, Huron, Ohio; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0021; FHL microfilm: 1241288
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Brighton, Lorain, Ohio; Roll: T624_1206; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0099; FHL microfilm: 1375219
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 June 1856
    Event Place: Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Wellington, Lorain, Ohio; Roll: 1042; Page: 645D; Enumeration District: 183
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Bingham, Clinton, Michigan; Roll: M593_669; Page: 416B; Family History Library Film: 552168
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hartland, Huron, Ohio; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0021; FHL microfilm: 1241288
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Brighton, Lorain, Ohio; Roll: T624_1206; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0099; FHL microfilm: 1375219
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Bingham, Clinton, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Bingham, Clinton, Michigan; Roll: M593_669; Page: 416B; Family History Library Film: 552168

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Wellington, Lorain, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Wellington, Lorain, Ohio; Roll: 1042; Page: 645D; Enumeration District: 183

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Hartland, Huron, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hartland, Huron, Ohio; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0021; FHL microfilm: 1241288

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Brighton, Lorain, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Brighton, Lorain, Ohio; Roll: T624_1206; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0099; FHL microfilm: 1375219

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Feb 1911
    Event Place: Brighton, Lorain, Ohio, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 February 1911
    Event Place: Brighton, Lorain County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 4 Feb 1911
    Event Place: Brighton, Lorain County, Ohio
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Brighton, Lorain County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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