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Bernice Caroline Edwards 1909–1988 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: July 6, 1909

Birth Location: Williamson County, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 12 Jan 1988

Death Location: Williamson County, Illinois, USA

Father: Walter Edwards

Mother: Ellen Fowler

Spouse(s): John Franklin

Children(s):

In 1909, Bernice Caroline Edwards entered the world in Williamson County, Illinois, USA, born to Walter Avery Edwards And Ellen Lawson Fowler. In 1920, Bernice Caroline Edwards resided in Lake Creek, Williamson, Illinois, USA. In 1930, Bernice Caroline Edwards resided in Pittsburg, Williamson, Illinois. Bernice Caroline Edwards married John Lester Franklin, and had children including Delores Franklin, Lowell W Franklin. Bernice Caroline Edwards passed away in 1988 in Williamson County, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1909, Bernice Caroline Edwards entered the world in Williamson County, Illinois, USA, born to Walter Avery Edwards And Ellen Lawson Fowler.
  • In 1920, Bernice Caroline Edwards resided in Lake Creek, Williamson, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1930, Bernice Caroline Edwards resided in Pittsburg, Williamson, Illinois.
  • Bernice Caroline Edwards married John Lester Franklin, and had children including Delores Franklin, Lowell W Franklin.
  • Bernice Caroline Edwards passed away in 1988 in Williamson County, Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Walter Edwards
1881–1965
Birth Location: Pittsburg, Williamson, Illinois, USA
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Ellen Fowler
1880–1962
Birth Location: Williamson County, Illinois, USA
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Spouses(s)

John Franklin
1900–1965
Birth Location: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
JF

Children(s)

Bernice Edwards's Ancestors

Self
Bernice Edwards
1909–1988
Birth Place: Williamson County, Illinois, USA
Parents
Walter Avery Edwards
1881–1965
Pittsburg, Williamson, Illinois, USA
Ellen (Lawson) Fowler
1880–1962
Williamson County, Illinois, USA
Grandparents
William (White) Edwards
1859–1890
Williamson County, Illinois, USA
Caroline Avery
1860–1915
Johnson City, Williamson Co., IL
John (Lawson) Fowler
1853–1936
Williamson Co., IL
Margaret (Malinda) Swann
1853–1921
,Williamson,Illinois,USA
Great-Grandparents
James Edwards
1824–1878
Elizabeth Hackney
1826–1897
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Edwards
1799–1866
Susannah Brown
1803–1863
Hugh Hackney
1803–1875
Nancy Brown
1802–1862

Bernice Edwards's Timeline

7 Records

1909
July 6, 1909
Birth of Bernice Caroline Edwards in Williamson County, Illinois, USA
Williamson County, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 11
Bernice Caroline Edwards resided here in Lake Creek, Williamson, Illinois, USA
Lake Creek, Williamson, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 21
Bernice Caroline Edwards resided here in Pittsburg, Williamson, Illinois
Pittsburg, Williamson, Illinois
1935
1935
Age 26
Bernice Caroline Edwards resided here in Pittsburg, Williamson, Illinois
Pittsburg, Williamson, Illinois
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 31
Bernice Caroline Edwards resided here in Pittsburg, Williamson, Illinois, USA
Pittsburg, Williamson, Illinois, USA
1986
January 12, 1986
Age 77
Death of Bernice Caroline Edwards in Williamson County, Illinois, USA
Williamson County, Illinois, USA
1988
12 Jan 1988
Age 79
Death of Bernice Caroline Edwards in Williamson County, Illinois, USA
Williamson County, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: July 6, 1909
    Event Place: Williamson County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pittsburg, Williamson, Illinois; Roll: T627_911; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 100-52
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lake Creek, Williamson, Illinois; Roll: T625_418; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 177; Image: 986
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pittsburg, Williamson, Illinois; Roll: 570; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0046; Image: 755.0; FHL microfilm: 2340305

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lake Creek, Williamson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lake Creek, Williamson, Illinois; Roll: T625_418; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 177; Image: 986

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Pittsburg, Williamson, Illinois
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pittsburg, Williamson, Illinois; Roll: 570; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0046; Image: 755.0; FHL microfilm: 2340305

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Pittsburg, Williamson, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pittsburg, Williamson, Illinois; Roll: T627_911; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 100-52

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Pittsburg, Williamson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pittsburg, Williamson, Illinois; Roll: T627_911; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 100-52

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: January 12, 1986
    Event Place: Williamson County, Illinois, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Jan 1988
    Event Place: Williamson County, Illinois, USA
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