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Benjamin Harden Edwards 1860–1946 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Oct 1860

Birth Location: Kentucky

Death Date: 22 May 1946

Death Location: Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky, USA

Father: Stanton Edwards

Mother: Sarah Lanham

Spouse(s): Ruth King

Children(s): Melvin Edwards, Arlice Edwards, Riley Edwards, Letha Edwards, Lilly Edwards, Damie Edwards

In 1860, Benjamin Harden Edwards entered the world in Kentucky, born to Stanton Pierce Edwards And Sarah Frances Sally Lanham. In 1870, Benjamin Harden Edwards resided in Liberty, Casey, Kentucky, United States. In 1880, Benjamin Harden Edwards resided in District 1, Casey, Kentucky, United States. Benjamin Harden Edwards married Ruth Angeline King, and had children including Arlice M Edwards, Damie A Edwards, Letha A Edwards, Lilly M Edwards, Melvin Warren Edwards, Riley Aurtur Edwards. Benjamin Harden Edwards passed away in 1946 in Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1860, Benjamin Harden Edwards entered the world in Kentucky, born to Stanton Pierce Edwards And Sarah Frances Sally Lanham.
  • In 1870, Benjamin Harden Edwards resided in Liberty, Casey, Kentucky, United States.
  • In 1880, Benjamin Harden Edwards resided in District 1, Casey, Kentucky, United States.
  • Benjamin Harden Edwards married Ruth Angeline King, and had children including Arlice M Edwards, Damie A Edwards, Letha A Edwards, Lilly M Edwards, Melvin Warren Edwards, Riley Aurtur Edwards.
  • Benjamin Harden Edwards passed away in 1946 in Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Stanton Edwards
1827–1885
Birth Location: Casey, Kentucky, United States
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Sarah Lanham
1831–1910
Birth Location: Casey, Kentucky, United States
SL

Spouses(s)

Ruth King
1865–1923
Birth Location: Casey, Kentucky, United States
RK

Children(s)

Melvin Edwards
1892–1973
Birth Location: Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky
ME
Arlice Edwards
1886–1966
Birth Location: Kentucky
AE
Riley Edwards
1887–1951
Birth Location: Liberty, Casey, Kentucky
RE
Letha Edwards
1890–1969
Birth Location: Kentucky
LE
Lilly Edwards
1894–1978
Birth Location: Kentucky
LE
Damie Edwards
1896–1984
Birth Location: Kentucky
DE

Benjamin Edwards's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Edwards
1860–1946
Birth Place: Kentucky
Parents
Stanton Pierce Edwards
1827–1885
Casey, Kentucky, United States
Sarah (Frances Sally) Lanham
1831–1910
Casey, Kentucky, United States
Grandparents
Elijah Edwards
1790–1867
, Yorkshire, , England
Hannah (Jane) Clarkson
1795–1875
Virginia, United States
Andrew (Jackson) Lanham
1796–1868
Virginia, United States
Polly Lowe
1800–1853
Lincoln, Kentucky, United States
Great-Grandparents
Eli Edwards
1762–1853
Hannah Wiltse
1772–1853
Benjamin Clarkson
1773–1819
Sarah Wood
1779–1852
Greenberry Lanham
1765–1801
Catherine Nightingale
1762–1853
Thomas Lowe
1775–1848
Elizabeth Mason
1786–1870
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Capt EDWARDS
1746–1827
Hannah Meeker
1747–1793
Thomas Wiltse
1745–1826
Elizabeth Cary
1750–1814
John Clarkson
1727–1789
Elizabeth Clarkson
1737–1782
Ann Barff
1759–
Benedict Lanham
1748–1802
Penelope Bailey
1745–1820
Matthew Nightingale
1738–1847
Lucy Cauthon
1740–1826
Thomas Lowe
1755–1835
Mary Holman
1761–1839
William Mason
1750–1803
Sarah McKeachey
1750–1801

Benjamin Edwards's Descendants

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Benjamin (Harden) Edwards (23 Oct 1860–22 May 1946) m. Ruth (Angeline) King (9 Nov 1865–16 Aug 1923)
  1. 1. Melvin (Warren) Edwards 1892–1973 m. Bessie (Marie) Grubbs 1903–1996
    1. 1. Bennie (Earl) Edwards 1931–2007 m. Nancy (Brooks) Burns 1936–2004
    2. 2. Alma (Mae) Edwards 1925–2010 m. Reed (Donald) Hughes 1919–1998
      1. 1. Reggie (Luke) Hughes 1949–1972
  2. 2. Arlice (M) Edwards 1886–1966
  3. 3. Riley (Aurtur) Edwards 1887–1951
  4. 4. Letha (A) Edwards 1890–1969
  5. 5. Lilly (M) Edwards 1894–1978
    1. 1. Sadie (Marie) Grubbs 1918–2006
  6. 6. Damie (A) Edwards 1896–1984

Benjamin Edwards's Timeline

8 Records

1860
23 Oct 1860
Birth of Benjamin Harden Edwards in Kentucky
Kentucky
1870
1870
Age 10
Benjamin Harden Edwards resided here in Liberty, Casey, Kentucky, United States
Liberty, Casey, Kentucky, United States
1880
1880
Age 20
Benjamin Harden Edwards resided here in District 1, Casey, Kentucky, United States
District 1, Casey, Kentucky, United States
1900
1900
Age 40
Benjamin Harden Edwards resided here in Liberty, Casey, Kentucky
Liberty, Casey, Kentucky
1910
1910
Age 50
Benjamin Harden Edwards resided here in South Liberty, Casey, Kentucky
South Liberty, Casey, Kentucky
1920
1920
Age 60
Benjamin Harden Edwards resided here in Dunville, Casey, Kentucky
Dunville, Casey, Kentucky
1930
1930
Age 70
Benjamin Harden Edwards resided here in Dunnville, Casey, Kentucky
Dunnville, Casey, Kentucky
1946
22 May 1946
Age 86
Death of Benjamin Harden Edwards in Casey, Kentucky, United States
Casey, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Oct 1860
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Dunville, Casey, Kentucky; Roll: T625_562; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 52; Image: .
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Dunnville, Casey, Kentucky; Roll: 739; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 12; Image: 762.0; FHL microfilm: 2340474
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 1, Casey, Kentucky; Roll: 408; Family History Film: 1254408; Page: 650C; Enumeration District: 18; Image: 0580.
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Liberty, Casey, Kentucky; Roll: M593_454; Page: 246A; Image: 495; Family History Library Film: 545953
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Liberty, Casey, Kentucky; Roll: T623_514; Page: 30B; Enumeration District: 20.
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: South Liberty, Casey, Kentucky; Roll: T624_470; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 35; Image: 248.
    [7] Kentucky, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Liberty, Casey, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Liberty, Casey, Kentucky; Roll: M593_454; Page: 246A; Image: 495; Family History Library Film: 545953

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 1, Casey, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 1, Casey, Kentucky; Roll: 408; Family History Film: 1254408; Page: 650C; Enumeration District: 18; Image: 0580.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Liberty, Casey, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Liberty, Casey, Kentucky; Roll: T623_514; Page: 30B; Enumeration District: 20.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: South Liberty, Casey, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: South Liberty, Casey, Kentucky; Roll: T624_470; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 35; Image: 248.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Dunville, Casey, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Dunville, Casey, Kentucky; Roll: T625_562; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 52; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Dunnville, Casey, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Dunnville, Casey, Kentucky; Roll: 739; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 12; Image: 762.0; FHL microfilm: 2340474

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Liberty, Casey, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Liberty, Casey, Kentucky; Roll: M593_454; Page: 246A; Image: 495; Family History Library Film: 545953

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 May 1946
    Event Place: Casey, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: Kentucky, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, Find a Grave Index
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