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Charles Leonard Edwards 1878–1965 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Mar 1878

Birth Location: Pike, Illinois

Death Date: 7 Mar 1965

Death Location: Kinderhook New Cemetery, Kinderhook, Pike, Illinois

Father: Andrew Edwards

Mother: Rebecca Schoolcraft

Spouse(s): Mary Gard

Children(s): Glenn Edwards, Mildred Edwards, Loren Edwards

The story of Charles Leonard Edwards began in 1878 in Pike, Illinois. In 1880, Charles Leonard Edwards resided in Derry, Pike, Illinois, USA. In 1910, Charles Leonard Edwards resided in Kinderhook, Pike, Illinois, USA. Charles Leonard Edwards married Mary Vesta Bradshaw Gard, and had children including Glenn Charles Edwards, Loren Lorell Edwards, Mildred Mary Edwards. Charles Leonard Edwards passed away in 1965 in Kinderhook New Cemetery, Kinderhook, Pike, Illinois.

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  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • The story of Charles Leonard Edwards began in 1878 in Pike, Illinois.
  • In 1880, Charles Leonard Edwards resided in Derry, Pike, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1910, Charles Leonard Edwards resided in Kinderhook, Pike, Illinois, USA.
  • Charles Leonard Edwards married Mary Vesta Bradshaw Gard, and had children including Glenn Charles Edwards, Loren Lorell Edwards, Mildred Mary Edwards.
  • Charles Leonard Edwards passed away in 1965 in Kinderhook New Cemetery, Kinderhook, Pike, Illinois.

Immediate Family

Parents

Andrew Edwards
1848–1880
Birth Location: Madison, Illinois
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Rebecca Schoolcraft
1855–1925
Birth Location: Farnham, Shefford County, Quebec, Canada
RS

Spouses(s)

Mary Gard
1881–1964
Birth Location: Pike, Illinois
MG

Children(s)

Glenn Edwards
1901–1973
Birth Location: Pike, Illinois
GE
Mildred Edwards
1905–1999
Birth Location: Pike, Illinois
ME
Loren Edwards
1912–1962
Birth Location: Hull, Pike, Illinois
LE

Charles Edwards's Ancestors

Self
Charles Edwards
1878–1965
Birth Place: Pike, Illinois
Parents
Andrew M. Edwards
1848–1880
Madison, Illinois
Rebecca (Evelyn) Schoolcraft
1855–1925
Farnham, Shefford County, Quebec, Canada
Grandparents
Andrew (S.) Edwards
1826–
Nancy (Ann) Harrison
1829–
Indiana
Great-Grandparents
Samuel 🌳
1802–1870
Precious ⭐️
1808–1870
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Benjamin 🌳
1775–1840
Hannah ☆❤️
1780–1820

Charles Edwards's Descendants

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Charles (Leonard) Edwards (17 Mar 1878–7 Mar 1965) m. Mary (Vesta Bradshaw) Gard (20 Apr 1881–1964)
  1. 1. Glenn (Charles) Edwards 1901–1973 m. Pauline (Margaret) Wright 1900–1962
    1. 1. Glenn (Junior) Edwards 1920–1999 m. Mildred (Darlene Gatewood) Wycoff 1923–1988
      1. 1. Linda (Jean) Edwards 1949–2021
      2. 2. Larry (Dean) Edwards 1949–2013
    2. 2. Charles (Leroy) Edwards 1921–1991 m. Dorothy (Mae) Bell 1926–1989
      1. 1. Carolyn (Ann) Edwards 1945–2018
    3. 3. Virginia (Catherine) Edwards 1923–1997 m. Robert (D) Bunte 1925–1999
      1. 1. Gary (Wayne) Bunte 1947–2020
    4. 4. Donald (Robert) Edwards 1925–2007 m. Amelia Sydney 1926–2012
      1. 1. Robert (Dennie) Edwards 1950–2010
    5. 5. Shirley (Eugene) Edwards 1932–1932
    6. 6. Russell (Dale) Edwards 1934–1987
  2. 2. Mildred (Mary) Edwards 1905–1999 m. Earl (Sidney) Fitzgerald 1899–1979 m. Frank (Everett) Seba 1903–1925
  3. 3. Loren (Lorell) Edwards 1912–1962 m. Evelyn (Loise) Kuhlman 1916–2004
    1. 1. Patricia (Ladonna) Edwards 1935–2011
    2. 2. James (Loren) Edwards 1937–1990
    3. 3. Marcia (Lou) Edwards 1939–2013

Charles Edwards's Timeline

11 Records

1878
17 Mar 1878
Birth of Charles Leonard Edwards in Pike, Illinois
Pike, Illinois
1880
1880
Age 2
Charles Leonard Edwards resided here in Derry, Pike, Illinois, USA
Derry, Pike, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 32
Charles Leonard Edwards resided here in Kinderhook, Pike, Illinois, USA
Kinderhook, Pike, Illinois, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 39
Charles Leonard Edwards resided here in Adams County, Illinois, USA
Adams County, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 42
Charles Leonard Edwards resided here in Cincinnati, Pike, Illinois, USA
Cincinnati, Pike, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 52
Charles Leonard Edwards resided here in Kinderhook, Kinderhook, Pike, Illinois, USA
Kinderhook, Kinderhook, Pike, Illinois, USA
1935
1935
Age 57
Charles Leonard Edwards resided here in Kinderhook, Pike, Illinois
Kinderhook, Pike, Illinois
1940
1940
Age 62
Charles Leonard Edwards resided here in Kinderhook Twp, Kinderhook, Pike, Illinois, USA
Kinderhook Twp, Kinderhook, Pike, Illinois, USA
1942
1942
Age 64
Charles Leonard Edwards resided here in Kinderhook, Pike, Illinois
Kinderhook, Pike, Illinois
1950
1950
Age 72
Charles Leonard Edwards resided here in Kinderhook, Pike, Illinois, USA
Kinderhook, Pike, Illinois, USA
1965
7 Mar 1965
Age 87
Death of Charles Leonard Edwards in Pike, Illinois
Pike, Illinois

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Mar 1878
    Event Place: Pike, Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration), For the State of Illinois; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M2097
    [2] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Illinois; Registration County: Adams County
    [3] Illinois, U.S., Mildred Hooper Obituary Collection

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Derry, Pike, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Kinderhook, Pike, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Adams County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Illinois; Registration County: Adams County

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Cincinnati, Pike, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Kinderhook, Kinderhook, Pike, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Kinderhook, Pike, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Kinderhook Twp, Kinderhook, Pike, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Kinderhook, Pike, Illinois
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration), For the State of Illinois; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M2097

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Kinderhook, Pike, Illinois, USA

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Mar 1965
    Event Place: Pike, Illinois
    Record Source: Illinois, U.S., Mildred Hooper Obituary Collection

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Kinderhook New Cemetery, Kinderhook, Pike, Illinois
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