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Amos Edwards 1840–1878 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1840

Birth Location: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, United States

Death Date: 20 Aug 1878

Death Location: Cumberland, Cass, Iowa, United States

Father: William Edwards

Mother: Elizabeth Williams

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In 1840, Amos Edwards entered the world in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, United States, born to William Lemuel Edwards And Elizabeth Betsy Williams. In 1863, Amos Edwards resided in Monroe, Illinois, United States. Amos Edwards passed away in 1878 in Cumberland, Cass, Iowa, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1840, Amos Edwards entered the world in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, United States, born to William Lemuel Edwards And Elizabeth Betsy Williams.
  • In 1863, Amos Edwards resided in Monroe, Illinois, United States.
  • Amos Edwards passed away in 1878 in Cumberland, Cass, Iowa, United States.

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Amos Edwards's Ancestors

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Amos Edwards
1840–1878
Birth Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, United States
Parents
William Lemuel Edwards
1767–1857
Orange, North Carolina, United States
Elizabeth ((Betsy)) Williams
1772–1850
Rowan, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
John Edwards
1727–1801
Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales (Edwards Hall)
Mary WALKER
1728–1769
Northampton, North Carolina, United States
Joseph (Adams) Williams
1748–1830
Anne Arundel County, Maryland
Catherine (E.) Edwards
1751–1823
Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Sir Edwards
1690–1781
Lady Downing
1692–1742
Thomas Ayers
1702–1755
Mary Collins
1706–1788
Joseph Williams
1727–1771
Margaret West
1736–1790
William I
1723–1791
Priscilla Williams
1723–1781
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Edwards
1662–1734
Margrett Edwards
1666–1738
Sir Baronet**
1656–1711
Lady Cecil
1663–1688
Thomas Ayres
1678–1721
Jonah Collins
1682–1749
Sarah Witter
1690–1760
Stephen Sir
1687–1752
Martha Hall
1708–1752
William Edwards
1686–1800
Mary Brazeale
1700–1770
Arthur WILLIAMS
1715–1761

Amos Edwards's Timeline

3 Records

1840
1840
Birth of Amos Edwards in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, United States
Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, United States
1863
1 July 1863
Age 23
Amos Edwards resided here in Monroe, Illinois, United States
Monroe, Illinois, United States
1878
20 Aug 1878
Age 38
Death of Amos Edwards in Cumberland, Cass, Iowa, United States
Cumberland, Cass, Iowa, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Monroe, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Aug 1878
    Event Place: Cumberland, Cass, Iowa, United States

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