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Elmer Edwards 1913–1996 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Dec 1913

Birth Location: Springfield, Tennessee

Death Date: 11 Mar 1996

Death Location: Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: Roy Edwards

Mother: Ruby Edwards

Spouse(s): Hilda Edwards

Children(s):

The story of Elmer Edwards began in 1913 in Springfield, Tennessee. In 1920, Elmer Edwards resided in Civil District 4, Robertson, Tennessee. In 1930, Elmer Edwards resided in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA. Elmer Edwards married Hilda Edwards, and had children including John Edwards, William Edwards. Elmer Edwards passed away in 1996 in Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Elmer Edwards began in 1913 in Springfield, Tennessee.
  • In 1920, Elmer Edwards resided in Civil District 4, Robertson, Tennessee.
  • In 1930, Elmer Edwards resided in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA.
  • Elmer Edwards married Hilda Edwards, and had children including John Edwards, William Edwards.
  • Elmer Edwards passed away in 1996 in Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Roy Edwards
1887–1972
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Ruby Edwards
1890–1972
Birth Location: Allensville, Clark, Kentucky, USA
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Spouses(s)

Hilda Edwards
1912–2006
Birth Location: Pipestone Pi, Minnesota
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Children(s)

Elmer Edwards's Ancestors

Self
Elmer Edwards
1913–1996
Birth Place: Springfield, Tennessee
Parents
Roy Gaston Edwards
1887–1972
Tennessee
Ruby Edwards
1890–1972
Allensville, Clark, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
William (Henry) Edwards
1852–1934
Simpson County, Kentucky, USA
Virginia (A) Edwards
1857–1920
Robertson County, Tennessee, United States of America
James (William) Bibb
1860–1924
Allensville, Todd County, Kentucky, United States of America
Ella (Edna) Rust
1870–1942
Robertson Co, TN
Great-Grandparents
Clayton Edwards
1818–1900
Pantha Stark
1834–1884
Tomas Bibb
1835–
Collie Barssean
1842–
Thomas Rust
1838–
Sarah Highsmith
1844–1921
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jeremiah Edwards
1791–1826
Martha Johnson
1792–1838
James Bibb
1804–1892
Anna Anderson
1811–1878
Elijah Highsmith
1804–1880
Teresa Mason
1813–

Elmer Edwards's Timeline

8 Records

1913
13 Dec 1913
Birth of Elmer Edwards in Springfield, Tennessee
Springfield, Tennessee
1920
1920
Age 7
Elmer Edwards resided here in Civil District 4, Robertson, Tennessee
Civil District 4, Robertson, Tennessee
1930
1930
Age 17
Elmer Edwards resided here in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA
Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA
1935
1935
Age 22
Elmer Edwards resided here in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
1940
1940
Age 27
Elmer Edwards resided here in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA
Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA
1993
1993-1999
Age 80
Elmer Edwards resided here in Seattle, Washington, USA
Seattle, Washington, USA
1994
1994
Age 81
Elmer Edwards resided here in Nashville, TN
Nashville, TN
1996
11 Mar 1996
Age 83
Death of Elmer Edwards in King, Washington, USA
King, Washington, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Dec 1913
    Event Place: Springfield, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [2] U.S., Select Military Registers
    [3] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03975; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 99-129
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 408-07-7031; Issue State: Tennessee; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0063; FHL microfilm: 2341976
    [7] Washington, Death Index, 1940-2014
    [8] U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 4, Robertson, Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0063; FHL microfilm: 2341976

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03975; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 99-129

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03975; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 99-129

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 4 Jun 1940
    Event Place: Nashville, Tennessee
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Tennessean - 4 Jun 1940 - Page Page 1, Tennessean June 4, 1940

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 31 Jan 1943
    Event Place: Nashville, Tennessee
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Tennessean - 31 Jan 1943 - Page Page 19, Tennessean January 31, 1943 31 Jan 1943

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 15 Jul 1945
    Event Place: Nashville, Tennessee
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Tennessean - 15 Jul 1945 - Page Page 22, Tennessean July 15, 1945 15 Jul 1945

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1993-1999
    Event Place: Seattle, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Phone and Address Directories, 1993-2002, City: Seattle; State: Washington; Year(s): 1993-1999

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1994
    Event Place: Nashville, TN
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Davidson, Tennessee
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: King, Washington, USA
    Record Source: Washington, Death Index, 1940-2014

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Mar 1996
    Event Place: King, Washington, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 408-07-7031; Issue State: Tennessee; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] Washington, Death Index, 1940-2014
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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