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Eli Rosel Edwards 1871 – 1947 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 June 1871

Birth Location: Jackson County, Iowa, United States of America

Death Date: 25 April 1947

Death Location: Jackson County, Iowa, United States of America

Father: Ira Edwards

Mother: Cynthia Williams

Spouse(s): Effie Bickford

Children(s): Sofie Edwards, Harley Edwards, Onna Edwards, Vernel Edwards, Peter Edwards, Clifford Edwards, Maxine Edwards, Merlin Edwards

The story of Eli Rosel Edwards began in 1871 in Jackson County, Iowa, United States of America. In 1880, Eli Rosel Edwards resided in Farmers Creek, Jackson, Iowa, USA. In 1900, Eli Rosel Edwards resided in South Fork, Jackson, Iowa, USA. Eli Rosel Edwards married Effie Bickford, and had children including Sofie M. Edwards, Harley Edwards, Onna Cecil Edwards, Vernel Edwards, Peter Giles Edwards, Clifford Earl Edwards, Maxine Edwards, Merlin Edwards. Eli Rosel Edwards passed away in 1947 in Jackson County, Iowa, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Eli Rosel Edwards began in 1871 in Jackson County, Iowa, United States of America.
  • In 1880, Eli Rosel Edwards resided in Farmers Creek, Jackson, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1900, Eli Rosel Edwards resided in South Fork, Jackson, Iowa, USA.
  • Eli Rosel Edwards married Effie Bickford, and had children including Sofie M. Edwards, Harley Edwards, Onna Cecil Edwards, Vernel Edwards, Peter Giles Edwards, Clifford Earl Edwards, Maxine Edwards, Merlin Edwards.
  • Eli Rosel Edwards passed away in 1947 in Jackson County, Iowa, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Ira Edwards
1827 – 1898
Birth Location: Ohio
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Cynthia Williams
1836 – 1890
Birth Location: Ohio
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Spouses(s)

Effie Bickford
1878 – 1943
Birth Location: Iowa
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Children(s)

Sofie Edwards
1893 –
Birth Location: Iowa
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Harley Edwards
1895 –
Birth Location: Iowa
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Onna Edwards
1897 –
Birth Location: Iowa
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Vernel Edwards
1906 –
Birth Location: Oregon
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Peter Edwards
1909 – 1973
Birth Location: Jackson County, Iowa, USA
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Clifford Edwards
1914 – 1992
Birth Location: Jackson County, Iowa, United States of America
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Maxine Edwards
1916 –
Birth Location: Iowa
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Merlin Edwards
1920 –
Birth Location: Iowa
ME

Eli Edwards's Ancestors

Self
Eli Edwards
1871 – 1947
Birth Place: Jackson County, Iowa, United States of America
Parents
Ira Edwards
1827 – 1898
Ohio
Cynthia Williams
1836 – 1890
Ohio
Grandparents
Eli Edwards
1793 – 1867
New York, United States
Julia Tompkins
1796 – 1874
Pennsylvania, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
Great-Grandparents
Eli Edwards
1762 – 1850
Hannah Wilsie
1772 – 1853
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Edwards
1746 – 1827
Hannah Meeker
1747 – 1793
Thomas Wiltse
1750 – 1826
Elizabeth Cary
1750 – 1814

Eli Edwards's Descendants

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Eli (Rosel) Edwards (8 June 1871 – 25 April 1947) m. Effie Bickford (1878 – 2 Apr 1943)
  1. 1. Sofie (M.) Edwards (Mar 1893 – )
  2. 2. Harley Edwards (Jan 1895 – )
  3. 3. Onna (Cecil) Edwards (Dec 1897 – )
  4. 4. Vernel Edwards (abt 1906 – )
  5. 5. Peter (Giles) Edwards (17 Jul 1909 – 18 March 1973) m. Therese (Mary) Giraldi (1 February 1902 – 1 March 2004)
    1. 1. Robert Edwards (abt 1940 – )
    2. 2. John Edwards (abt 1943 – )
    3. 3. Mary (Jane) Edwards (28 Aug 1943 – )
    4. 4. George W.
    5. 5. James
    6. 6. Marjorie Lambden
  6. 6. Clifford (Earl) Edwards (15 August 1914 – 7 March 1992) m. Ilene (Mavis) Higgins (30 September 1915 – 8 December 1997)
    1. 1. Robert (Jerry) Edwards (23 December 1938 – 28 July 1989) m. Arla (Fay) Burmahl (9 Feb 1941 – 18 Feb 2017)
      1. 1. Pam Edwards (6 Apr 1960 – ) m. Newdorff
      2. 2. Sherri Edwards (31 Oct 1962 – ) m. OToole m. Kevin Zeimet
      3. 3. Douglas Edwards
      4. 4. Robert Edwards
      5. 5. Adam Edwards
    2. 2. Madonna (Jean) Edwards (6 October 1940 – )
    3. 3. Roger (J) Edwards (abt 1945 – )
  7. 7. Maxine Edwards (abt 1916 – )
  8. 8. Merlin Edwards (abt 1920 – )

Eli Edwards's Timeline

8 Records

1871
8 June 1871
Birth of Eli Rosel Edwards in Jackson County, Iowa, United States of America
Jackson County, Iowa, United States of America
1880
1880
Age 9
Eli Rosel Edwards resided here in Farmers Creek, Jackson, Iowa, USA
Farmers Creek, Jackson, Iowa, USA
1900
1900
Age 29
Eli Rosel Edwards resided here in South Fork, Jackson, Iowa, USA
South Fork, Jackson, Iowa, USA
1910
1910
Age 39
Eli Rosel Edwards resided here in Farmers Creek, Jackson, Iowa, USA
Farmers Creek, Jackson, Iowa, USA
1920
1920
Age 49
Eli Rosel Edwards resided here in Butler, Jackson, Iowa, USA
Butler, Jackson, Iowa, USA
1935
1935
Age 64
Eli Rosel Edwards resided here in Zwingle, Dubuque, Iowa
Zwingle, Dubuque, Iowa
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 69
Eli Rosel Edwards resided here in Zwingle, Dubuque, Iowa, United States
Zwingle, Dubuque, Iowa, United States
1947
25 April 1947
Age 76
Death of Eli Rosel Edwards in Jackson County, Iowa, United States of America
Jackson County, Iowa, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 June 1871
    Event Place: Jackson County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Zwingle, Dubuque, Iowa; Roll: T627_1159; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 31-78
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Butler, Jackson, Iowa; Roll: T625_495; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 64; Image: 79
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Farmers Creek, Jackson, Iowa
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: South Fork, Jackson, Iowa; Roll: 438; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0068; FHL microfilm: 1240438
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Farmers Creek, Jackson, Iowa; Roll: T624_407; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0061; FHL microfilm: 1374420
    [6] Iowa, Select Marriages, 1809-1992
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Farmers Creek, Jackson, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Farmers Creek, Jackson, Iowa

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: South Fork, Jackson, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: South Fork, Jackson, Iowa; Roll: 438; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0068; FHL microfilm: 1240438

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Farmers Creek, Jackson, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Farmers Creek, Jackson, Iowa; Roll: T624_407; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0061; FHL microfilm: 1374420

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Butler, Jackson, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Butler, Jackson, Iowa; Roll: T625_495; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 64; Image: 79

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Zwingle, Dubuque, Iowa
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Zwingle, Dubuque, Iowa; Roll: T627_1159; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 31-78

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Zwingle, Dubuque, Iowa, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Zwingle, Dubuque, Iowa; Roll: T627_1159; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 31-78

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 April 1947
    Event Place: Jackson County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Farmers Creek Township, Jackson County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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