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Elijah Edwards 1861–1947 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 January 1861

Birth Location: Arkansas

Death Date: 24 September 1947

Death Location: Letona, White County, Arkansas, United States of America

Father: Thomas Edwards

Mother: Mary Edwards

Spouse(s): Nancy Edwards

Children(s): Elmus Hale

The story of Elijah Edwards began in 1861 in Arkansas. In 1880, Elijah Edwards resided in Cadron, Van Buren, Arkansas, USA. In 1935, Elijah Edwards resided in Big Creek, White, Arkansas. Elijah Edwards married Nancy Elizabeth Edwards, and had children including Elmus Hale. Elijah Edwards passed away in 1947 in Letona, White County, Arkansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Elijah Edwards began in 1861 in Arkansas.
  • In 1880, Elijah Edwards resided in Cadron, Van Buren, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1935, Elijah Edwards resided in Big Creek, White, Arkansas.
  • Elijah Edwards married Nancy Elizabeth Edwards, and had children including Elmus Hale.
  • Elijah Edwards passed away in 1947 in Letona, White County, Arkansas, United States of America.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Elijah Edwards's Ancestors

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Elijah Edwards
1861–1947
Birth Place: Arkansas
Parents
Thomas Edwards
1835–1905
South Carolina
Mary Edwards
1842–
Arkansas
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elijah Edwards's Descendants

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Elijah Edwards (23 January 1861–24 September 1947) m. Nancy (Elizabeth) Edwards (24 July 1872–17 March 1962)
  1. 1. Elmus Hale 1893–1979

Elijah Edwards's Timeline

5 Records

1861
23 January 1861
Birth of Elijah Edwards in Arkansas
Arkansas
1880
1880
Age 19
Elijah Edwards resided here in Cadron, Van Buren, Arkansas, USA
Cadron, Van Buren, Arkansas, USA
1935
1935
Age 74
Elijah Edwards resided here in Big Creek, White, Arkansas
Big Creek, White, Arkansas
1940
1940
Age 79
Elijah Edwards resided here in Big Creek Township, Big Creek, White, Arkansas, USA
Big Creek Township, Big Creek, White, Arkansas, USA
1947
24 September 1947
Age 86
Death of Elijah Edwards
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 January 1861
    Event Place: Arkansas
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Big Creek, White, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00180; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 73-6
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cadron, Van Buren, Arkansas; Roll: 58; Page: 371b; Enumeration District: 198
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Cadron, Van Buren, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cadron, Van Buren, Arkansas; Roll: 58; Page: 371b; Enumeration District: 198

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Big Creek, White, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Big Creek, White, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00180; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 73-6

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Big Creek Township, Big Creek, White, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Big Creek, White, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00180; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 73-6

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 September 1947
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Letona, White County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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