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Douglas Thomas Edwards 1928–1996 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 03 Jan 1928

Birth Location: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA

Death Date: 18 Oct 1996

Death Location: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA

Father: Vernon Edwards

Mother: Mamie Cofer

Spouse(s): Billie Lowery

Children(s): Gloria Edwards

In 1928, Douglas Thomas Edwards entered the world in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA, born to Vernon Lee Edwards And Mamie V Cofer. In 1930, Douglas Thomas Edwards resided in Precinct 33, Jefferson, Alabama, USA. In 1935, Douglas Thomas Edwards resided in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA. Douglas Thomas Edwards married Billie Jean Lowery, and had children including Christy Edwards, Gloria J Edwards, Jeffrey Thomas Edwards, Rick Edwards, Sheila Edwards. Douglas Thomas Edwards passed away in 1996 in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1928, Douglas Thomas Edwards entered the world in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA, born to Vernon Lee Edwards And Mamie V Cofer.
  • In 1930, Douglas Thomas Edwards resided in Precinct 33, Jefferson, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1935, Douglas Thomas Edwards resided in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA.
  • Douglas Thomas Edwards married Billie Jean Lowery, and had children including Christy Edwards, Gloria J Edwards, Jeffrey Thomas Edwards, Rick Edwards, Sheila Edwards.
  • Douglas Thomas Edwards passed away in 1996 in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Vernon Edwards
1900–1980
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
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Mamie Cofer
1901–1985
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
MC

Spouses(s)

Billie Lowery
1928–2008
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
BL

Children(s)

Gloria Edwards
1946–2015
Birth Location: –
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Douglas Edwards's Ancestors

Self
Douglas Edwards
1928–1996
Birth Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Parents
Vernon Lee Edwards
1900–1980
Alabama, USA
Mamie (V) Cofer
1901–1985
Alabama, USA
Grandparents
Seaborn (E (Seabe)) Edwards
1873–1902
Alabama, USA
Mary (Henrietta (Etta)) Langston
1879–1951
Chilton, Alabama, USA
Thomas (Greenberry) Cofer
1872–1948
Georgia, USA
Viola (China (Ola)) Gothard
1873–1957
Alabama, USA
Great-Grandparents
Isaac Edwards
1842–1924
Sarah Pate
1848–1923
William Jr.
1848–1900
Matilda Watson
1853–1934
George Gothard
1852–1924
Margaret Martin
1854–1917
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Watson
1823–1922
Martha Shaw
1825–1890
John Gothard
1829–1905
Mary Martin
1832–1908

Douglas Edwards's Descendants

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Douglas (Thomas) Edwards (03 Jan 1928–18 Oct 1996) m. Billie (Jean) Lowery (13 Jul 1928–12 Jan 2008)
  1. 1. Gloria (J) Edwards 1946–2015

Douglas Edwards's Timeline

7 Records

1928
03 Jan 1928
Birth of Douglas Thomas Edwards in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1930
1930
Age 2
Douglas Thomas Edwards resided here in Precinct 33, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Precinct 33, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1935
1935
Age 7
Douglas Thomas Edwards resided here in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1940
1940
Age 12
Douglas Thomas Edwards resided here in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1946
1946
Age 18
Douglas Thomas Edwards resided here in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1957
1957
Age 29
Douglas Thomas Edwards resided here in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1996
18 Oct 1996
Age 68
Death of Douglas Thomas Edwards in Remlap, Blount, Alabama, USA
Remlap, Blount, Alabama, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 03 Jan 1928
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 33, Jefferson, Alabama; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0181
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00098; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 68-288
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 416-20-4832; Issue State: Alabama; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [6] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Alabama, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 80

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 33, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 33, Jefferson, Alabama; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0181

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00098; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 68-288

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00098; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 68-288

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1946
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Alabama, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 80

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1957
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Oct 1996
    Event Place: Remlap, Blount, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 416-20-4832; Issue State: Alabama; Issue Date: Before 1951

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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