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Edward William Edwards 1704–1782 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Nov 1704

Birth Location: Denbigh,Wales

Death Date: 14 Jan 1782

Death Location: Abergavenny, Monmouth, England

Father:

Mother: Mary Edwards

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Canning

Children(s): Edward Edwards

The story of Edward William Edwards began in 1704 in Denbigh,Wales. In 1738, Edward William Edwards resided in St Clement Drumager, Cambridge, England. Edward William Edwards married Elizabeth Canning, and had children including Edward Edwards. Edward William Edwards passed away in 1782 in Abergavenny, Monmouth, England.

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Biography

  • The story of Edward William Edwards began in 1704 in Denbigh,Wales.
  • In 1738, Edward William Edwards resided in St Clement Drumager, Cambridge, England.
  • Edward William Edwards married Elizabeth Canning, and had children including Edward Edwards.
  • Edward William Edwards passed away in 1782 in Abergavenny, Monmouth, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Mary Edwards
–1720
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Canning
1705–
Birth Location: Denbigh, Denbighshire, Wales
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Children(s)

Edward Edwards
1743–1824
Birth Location: London, London, England
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Edward Edwards's Ancestors

Self
Edward Edwards
1704–1782
Birth Place: Denbigh,Wales
Parents
Mary Edwards
–1720
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Edward Edwards's Descendants

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Edward (William) Edwards (29 Nov 1704–14 Jan 1782) m. Elizabeth Canning (abt 1705–)
  1. 1. Edward Edwards 1743–1824 m. Margaret Oviatt 1742–1824
    1. 1. Ophelia Edwards 1774–1865 m. John Smith 1773–1855
      1. 1. Athalia Smith 1798–1877 m. Ephraim (Fitch) Sr 1792–1865
        1. 1. Otis (Burlingame) Fitch 1832–1919 m. Caroline Nichols 1836–1902
        2. 2. Hannah (M.) Fitch 1825–1888
        3. 3. Ephraim (E.) Fitch 1817–1908
        4. 4. Harriet (Electa) Fitch 1842–1922
        5. 5. Caroline Fitch 1819–1858
        6. 6. James (L.) Fitch 1819–1890
        7. 7. Ophelia Fitch 1823–1852
        8. 8. John (O) Fitch 1829–1908
        9. 9. Lydia Fitch 1836–
        10. 10. Charles (D) Fitch 1837–1862
        11. 11. Lucina (M) Fitch 1830–1911
      2. 2. William (Henry H.) Smith 1812–1891
      3. 3. Anna Smith 1795–
      4. 4. Edward (E) Smith 1797–
      5. 5. Electa Smith 1802–1873
      6. 6. Thursa (M) Smith 1803–
      7. 7. John (Martin) Smith 1805–1884
      8. 8. Sylvia Smith 1807–
      9. 9. Esther Smith 1809–
      10. 10. Eliza Smith 1815–
    2. 2. Urania Edwards 1772–1850
    3. 3. Martin (Luther) Edwards 1781–

Edward Edwards's Timeline

6 Records

1704
29 Nov 1704
Birth of Edward William Edwards in Denbigh,Wales
Denbigh,Wales
1704
3 Dec 1704
Edward William Edwards was baptized in London, England
London, England
1738
Abt 1738
Age 34
Edward William Edwards resided here in St Clement Drumager, Cambridge, England
St Clement Drumager, Cambridge, England
1746
26 Dec 1746
Age 42
Edward William Edwards was married in London, England
London, England
1782
14 Jan 1782
Age 78
Death of Edward William Edwards in Abergavenny St Mary, Monmouthshire, Wales
Abergavenny St Mary, Monmouthshire, Wales
1782
14 Jan 1782
Age 78
Burial of Edward William Edwards in Abergavenny, Monmouth, England
Abergavenny, Monmouth, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Nov 1704
    Event Place: Denbigh,Wales
    Record Source:
    [1] Hampshire, England, Allegations for Marriage Licences, 1689-1837
    [2] Westminster, London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, City of Westminster Archives Centre; London, England; Westminster Church of England Parish Registers; Reference: STMPR89

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 3 Dec 1704
    Event Place: London, England
    Record Source: Westminster, London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, City of Westminster Archives Centre; London, England; Westminster Church of England Parish Registers; Reference: STMPR89

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 26 Dec 1746
    Event Place: London, England

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1738
    Event Place: St Clement Drumager, Cambridge, England
    Record Source: Hampshire, England, Allegations for Marriage Licences, 1689-1837

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: St Clement Drumager, Cambridge, England
    Record Source: Hampshire, England, Allegations for Marriage Licences, 1689-1837

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Westminster, Middlesex, England
    Record Source: England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Jan 1782
    Event Place: Abergavenny St Mary, Monmouthshire, Wales
    Record Source: England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 14 Jan 1782
    Event Place: Abergavenny, Monmouth, England
    Record Source: England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991
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