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Ezra Edwards 1827 – 1898 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 September 1827

Birth Location: Delaware, Ohio, United States

Death Date: 08 Apr 1898

Death Location: Farmers Creek, Jackson, Iowa, USA

Father: Eli Edwards

Mother: Julia Tompkins

Spouse(s): Mary Streets

Children(s): Catherine Edwards, David Edwards, Martha Edwards, Marietta Edwards, Harriet Edwards, Elizabeth Edwards, Shermon Edwards, Jane Edwards, Willard Edwards, Richard Edwards, Sanford Edwards

In 1827, Ezra Edwards entered the world in Delaware, Ohio, United States, born to Eli Edwards and Julia Tompkins. In 1850, Ezra Edwards resided in Farmers Creek, Jackson, Iowa. In 1856, Ezra Edwards resided in Farmers Creek, Jackson, Iowa. Ezra Edwards married Mary Streets, and had children including Catherine Edwards, David John Edwards, Martha Edwards, Marietta Edwards, Harriet Streets Edwards, Elizabeth "Betsy" Edwards, Shermon Edwards, Jane Edwards, Willard Edwards, Richard Edwards, Sanford Richard Edwards. Ezra Edwards passed away in 1898 in Farmers Creek, Jackson, Iowa, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1827, Ezra Edwards entered the world in Delaware, Ohio, United States, born to Eli Edwards and Julia Tompkins.
  • In 1850, Ezra Edwards resided in Farmers Creek, Jackson, Iowa.
  • In 1856, Ezra Edwards resided in Farmers Creek, Jackson, Iowa.
  • Ezra Edwards married Mary Streets, and had children including Catherine Edwards, David John Edwards, Martha Edwards, Marietta Edwards, Harriet Streets Edwards, Elizabeth "Betsy" Edwards, Shermon Edwards, Jane Edwards, Willard Edwards, Richard Edwards, Sanford Richard Edwards.
  • Ezra Edwards passed away in 1898 in Farmers Creek, Jackson, Iowa, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Eli Edwards
1793 – 1867
Birth Location: New York, United States
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Julia Tompkins
1796 – 1874
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
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Spouses(s)

Mary Streets
1833 – 1898
Birth Location: Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, United States
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Children(s)

Catherine Edwards
1850 – 1928
Birth Location: Brandon, Jackson, Iowa, United States
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David Edwards
1852 – 1902
Birth Location: Iowa City, Wright, Iowa, USA
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Martha Edwards
1856 – 1887
Birth Location: Jackson, Jackson, IA, USA
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Marietta Edwards
1858 –
Birth Location: Iowa
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Harriet Edwards
1858 – 1933
Birth Location: Brandon, Jackson, IA, USA
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Elizabeth Edwards
1860 – 1923
Birth Location: Iowa
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Shermon Edwards
1864 – 1887
Birth Location: Farmer's Creek, Jackson Co. Iowa
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Jane Edwards
1866 – 1892
Birth Location: Farmers Creek, Jackson, Iowa, USA
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Willard Edwards
1867 – 1867
Birth Location: Jackson, Jackson, Iowa, United States
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Richard Edwards
1869 – 1876
Birth Location: Iowa City, Wright, Iowa, United States
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Sanford Edwards
1869 – 1953
Birth Location: Farmers Creek Township, Jackson County, Iowa, United States of America
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Ezra Edwards's Ancestors

Self
Ezra Edwards
1827 – 1898
Birth Place: Delaware, Ohio, United States
Parents
Eli Edwards
1793 – 1867
New York, United States
Julia Tompkins
1796 – 1874
Pennsylvania, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
Grandparents
Eli Edwards
1762 – 1850
Vermont, United States
Hannah Wilsie
1772 – 1853
Pownal, Bennington, Connecticut, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Edwards
1746 – 1827
Hannah Meeker
1747 – 1793
Thomas Wiltse
1750 – 1826
Elizabeth Cary
1750 – 1814
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Ezra Edwards's Descendants

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Ezra Edwards (7 September 1827 – 08 Apr 1898) m. Mary Streets (18 MAY 1833 – 18 May 1898)
  1. 1. Catherine Edwards (3 SEP 1850 – 12 JUL 1928) m. Richard (Service) Clark (13 Jan 1843 – 3 Mar 1915)
    1. 1. Ezra Clark (6 Nov 1873 – 15 Jun 1967) m. Clara (Josephine) Tracy (3 Dec 1877 – 3 Mar 1916) m. Louise (Willamine Marie) Durkop (7 Aug 1899 – 8 Aug 1957)
      1. 1. Lutie Clark (Jan 1896 – 7 Jan 1932)
      2. 2. Peter (Ezra) Clark (21 Oct 1897 – 6 Oct 1970) m. Ella (Mae) Durkop (14 Feb 1900 – 25 Feb 1934)
        1. 1. Daisy (Pauline) Clark (19 Apr 1920 – 11 Nov 1987) m. Elmer Hute (1907 – 31 Mar 1963)
        2. 2. Florence (E.) Clark (28 Dec 1921 – 7 Jun 1960) m. Orville (G.) Keeney (4 August 1902 – June 7, 1960)
        3. 3. Lucille Clark (28 Jun 1926 – 25 Nov 2009) m. James Driskell (31 Dec 1917 – 15 Dec 2008)
        4. 4. Evelyn (Ruth) Clark (11 Sep 1929 – 10 May 2007) m. Kenneth (Louis) Flagel (February 4, 1922 – 13 Sep 1992)
      3. 3. Anna Clark (2 Jul 1903 – )
      4. 4. Walter (Dale) Clark (3 Jan 1908 – 4 May 1972)
      5. 5. Mary (Catharine) Clark (08 Nov 1913 – 8 Nov 1913)
      6. 6. Melva (June) Clark (19 Jun 1919 – 7 Oct 1983) m. Leonard (Calvin) Calhoun (29 Jan 1907 – 14 Jun 1987) m. Paul (L) McKissack (1915 – )
        1. 1. Barbara (June) Calhoun (28 Feb 1940 – 15 June 1993) m. Larry (Richard) Crouse m. James Blue
        2. 2. Donn (Calvin) Calhoun (5 Jun 1943 – 23 Apr 2011) m. Donna (L.) Penaluna (12 Aug 1949 – )
      7. 7. Henry (Harlan) Clark (2 Feb 1921 – 27 Aug 1987) m. Helen (Bell) Manning (20 Oct 1928 – 2 Nov 1978)
        1. 1. Ezra (J.) Clark (18 Jul 1944 – 17 May 2015) m. Paula (J) Howell (18 September 1953 – 19 October 2009)
        2. 2. Donna (May) Clark (24 June 1947 – 29 July 1947)
        3. 3. Carolyn (Kay) Clark (20 November 1948 – 16 April 2012) m. Lloyd Evans (12 Apr 1943 – 14 Feb 2019) m. Theodore (Franklin) Nims (19 March 1945 – 6 January 2018)
        4. 4. Lucky (Lee) Clark (2 August 1951 – 27 December 2022) m. Mary K. m. Ruth (Ann) Eye (17 May 1952 – 6 October 1997)
        5. 5. Ronald (Harlan) Clark (4 July 1952 – 02 Aug 1952)
        6. 6. Marilyn (Rose) Clark (27 Oct 1954 – ) m. Jackie (Dean) Potter (8 May 1946 – 14 Aug 2022) m. Jeffrey (J.) Grekoff (4 Oct 1961 – )
        7. 7. Phillip (Harlan) Clark (28 Apr 1957 – 10 Nov 1999) m. Mary (Kay) Burkey (16 Nov 1951 – )
        8. 8. Alvin (A.) Clark (7 Sep 1962 – ) m. Karen m. Mary (C.) Zaruba (2 Sep 1952 – 16 Mar 1998)
        9. 9. Marvin (Len) Clark (4 Nov 1963 – ) m. Jessica
        10. 10. Ellen (Marie) Clark (10 Mar 1965 – ) m. Steve DeMoss (Feb 1968 – ) m. John (W) Milder (16 Aug 1961 – )
        11. 11. Martin (L.) Clark (20 Mar 1966 – )
        12. 12. Joe (Lee) Clark (3 Feb 1969 – 31 May 1969)
        13. 13. Randy Clark
        14. 14. Roger (A) Clark
      8. 8. Virginia Clark (1924 – 11 Dec 1925)
      9. 9. James (Harold) Clark (20 May 1926 – Jan 1971) m. Camilla Moore (6 July 1933 – 9 July 2012)
        1. 1. Jerry (L.) Clark (8 Aug 1953 – ) m. Becky
        2. 2. Ted (R.) Clark (8 Oct 1958 – ) m. Kathy M. (28 Mar 1960 – )
        3. 3. Carla (Carol) Clark (21 January 1960 – 14 April 2018) m. Vohringer
        4. 4. Adam Clark m. Tina
        5. 5. Jim Clark
        6. 6. Rick Clark m. Denise
      10. 10. Leonard (Allen) Clark (15 August 1928 – 28 September 2017) m. Barbara (Helen) Allison (10 Mar 1932 – 21 Nov 1977)
        1. 1. Larry Clark (30 Jun 1952 – 19 Jul 1963)
        2. 2. Timothy (D) Clark (2 Nov 1953 – ) m. Geradette Banowetz (17 Jun 1954 – )
        3. 3. Steven (Ray) Clark (14 Mar 1955 – ) m. Jacinta Wanzek (abt 1956 – )
        4. 4. Vickey (Leigh) Clark (abt 1959 – ) m. Buddy (Dean) Templeton (25 February 1957 – 25 June 2015)
        5. 5. Linda Clark (Jun 1963 – ) m. Jeffrey (Earl) Facemire (7 April 1964 – 7 May 2000) m. Ricky (Ray) Haynes (1954 – 2004)
        6. 6. Edwin Clark m. Susan (Kay) Lietz
        7. 7. Stanley (E.) Clark m. Gail (Elizabeth) Stevens
        8. 8. Jason Clark
      11. 11. David (Arnold) Clark (18 April 1930 – 4 April 2023) m. Loretta (May) Current (18 Jan 1935 – )
        1. 1. David (Douglas) Clark (17 Aug 1953 – ) m. Laurel (Ann) Callaway (27 July 1944 – 5 August 2021)
        2. 2. Michael (Lee) Clark (14 Jun 1956 – )
        3. 3. Gregory (Mark) Clark (24 Jun 1960 – ) m. Carol (Lea) Goben (8 Jan 1963 – 2021)
        4. 4. Matthew (Arnold) Clark (4 July 1961 – 14 Jun 1962)
        5. 5. Juanita (Ann) Clark (11 Sep 1963 – ) m. Clarence Larkins (Nov 1944 – )
        6. 6. Virginia (Mae) Clark (26 Aug 1971 – ) m. Brandon (Leland) Clay (16 Aug 1968 – ) m. Stephen Burrow
      12. 12. Glenn (Levers) Clark (abt 1934 – )
      13. 13. George (Ervin) Clark (12 May 1936 – 25 Jun 1984) m. Shirley (J.) Mollenhauer (14 October 1936 – 17 Aug 1991)
        1. 1. Kimberly Clark
        2. 2. Jeffry Clark
        3. 3. Bryon Clark
      14. 14. Darlene (Kay) Clark (22 Oct 1938 – ) m. Charles (R.) Streets (30 Oct 1929 – 20 Dec 2008)
        1. 1. Debra (K.) Streets (23 Nov 1956 – ) m. Vurtis (O.) Wallroff (27 Jun 1948 – )
        2. 2. Becky (Ann) Streets (3 Feb 1958 – ) m. Randy (N.) Owen (25 Sep 1957 – )
        3. 3. Donna (May) Streets (27 Feb 1959 – 12 June 1994) m. Daniels
        4. 4. Brenda (Sue) Streets (1960 – 1960)
        5. 5. Russell (C.) Streets (10 Jan 1961 – ) m. Linda Sue
  2. 2. David (John) Edwards (21 Mar 1852 – 04 Dec 1902)
  3. 3. Martha Edwards (17 MAR 1856 – 14 Dec 1887)
  4. 4. Marietta Edwards (1858 – )
  5. 5. Harriet (Streets) Edwards (17 MAR 1858 – 28 Sep 1933)
  6. 6. Elizabeth ("Betsy") Edwards (abt 1860 – 15 JUL 1923) m. John (William) Snodgrass (8 June 1859 – 19 August 1887)
    1. 1. Snodgrass (7 Jan 1882 – )
  7. 7. Shermon Edwards (15 JUN 1864 – 15 DEC 1887)
  8. 8. Jane Edwards (02 Sep 1866 – 2 September 1892) m. Abraham Tracy (28 Feb 1864 – 25 Apr 1941)
    1. 1. Leaphy Tracy (21 Aug 1887 – 12 Jan 1974) m. James (Isaiah) Rannals (22 April 1887 – 30 November 1960)
      1. 1. Lola Rannals (abt 1913 – )
      2. 2. Loren Rannals (abt 1916 – )
    2. 2. Sanford Tracy (22 Sept 1889 – 10 July 1971) m. Bertha (E) Tracy (16 October 1892 – 10 July 1985)
      1. 1. Edna (M) Tracy (abt 1913 – )
      2. 2. Edward (D) Tracy (24 October 1914 – 21 January 2000) m. Mary (S.) Eaton (9 December 1912 – 17 August 2007)
        1. 1. Dale (E.) Tracy (1939 – 1940)
        2. 2. Douglas Tracy (abt 1941 – )
        3. 3. Arleen Tracy (abt 1943 – )
        4. 4. Chistine Tracy (abt 1945 – )
        5. 5. Sylvina Tracy (abt 1948 – )
        6. 6. Barbara Tracy (18 June 1949 – 3 December 1989)
      3. 3. Burton (S) Tracy (7 Apr 1917 – Nov 1986) m. Joyce (E) Jordan (abt 1923 – 2005)
        1. 1. Noreen Tracy (abt 1945 – )
        2. 2. Terry Tracy (abt 1947 – )
      4. 4. Laura (F) Tracy (abt 1919 – )
      5. 5. Leonard Tracy (30 Dec 1920 – 23 Mar 1994)
    3. 3. Florence,"Sister (") Tracy (22 FEB 1892 – 28 FEB 1920)
    4. 4. Jennie (E.) Tracy (Dec 1894 – 31 Jan 1931)
    5. 5. Missouri (O.) Tracy (Nov 1896 – )
    6. 6. Harmonie Tracy (23 Jul 1898 – 19 Aug 1898)
    7. 7. Zuella (Zoe) Tracy (1899 – )
    8. 8. Clark Tracy (1 Jun 1899 – 9 Sep 1900)
    9. 9. Flossie (Mary Agnes) Tracy (12 Jan 1901 – Feb 1992)
  9. 9. Willard Edwards (1 Jan 1867 – 16 Feb 1867)
  10. 10. Richard Edwards (1869 – 23 Feb 1876)
  11. 11. Sanford (Richard) Edwards (17 March 1869 – 24 March 1953) m. Amy Sheffield (December 1874 – 26 December 1901) m. Ida (Alice) Baty (8 August 1876 – 1950)
    1. 1. Ezra Edwards (Mar 1892 – 1959)
    2. 2. Mary (Clarice) Edwards (5 October 1897 – 4 August 1964) m. Harry (D) Batey (abt 1883 – )
    3. 3. John (Dennis) Edwards (16 Jan 1908 – )
    4. 4. Marilla (T) Edwards (3 Dec 1914 – 2 September 2002) m. Henry (Orval) Fiser (abt 1904 – ) m. Leland Grooms (abt 1918 – )
    5. 5. Sherman (Richard) Edwards (19 December 1914 – 14 August 1966)
    6. 6. Walter (David) Edwards (21 April 1920 – 9 August 1972)
    7. 7. Marcella (Bernice) Edwards (19 October 1923 – 31 August 1927)

Ezra Edwards's Timeline

10 Records

1827
7 September 1827
Birth of Ezra Edwards in Delaware, Ohio, United States
Delaware, Ohio, United States
1850
1850
Age 23
Ezra Edwards resided here in Farmers Creek, Jackson, Iowa
Farmers Creek, Jackson, Iowa
1856
1856
Age 29
Ezra Edwards resided here in Farmers Creek, Jackson, Iowa
Farmers Creek, Jackson, Iowa
1860
1860
Age 33
Ezra Edwards resided here in Farmers Creek, Jackson, Iowa, USA
Farmers Creek, Jackson, Iowa, USA
1863
01 Jul 1863
Age 36
Ezra Edwards resided here in Farmers Creek, Jackson, Iowa, USA
Farmers Creek, Jackson, Iowa, USA
1870
1870
Age 43
Ezra Edwards resided here in Farmers Creek, Jackson, Iowa, USA
Farmers Creek, Jackson, Iowa, USA
1880
1880
Age 53
Ezra Edwards resided here in Farmers Creek, Jackson, Iowa, USA
Farmers Creek, Jackson, Iowa, USA
1885
1885
Age 58
Ezra Edwards resided here in Farmers Creek, Jackson, Iowa
Farmers Creek, Jackson, Iowa
1895
1895
Age 68
Ezra Edwards resided here in Farmers Creek, Jackson, Iowa
Farmers Creek, Jackson, Iowa
1898
08 Apr 1898
Age 71
Death of Ezra Edwards in Farmers Creek, Jackson, Iowa, USA
Farmers Creek, Jackson, Iowa, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 September 1827
    Event Place: Delaware, Ohio, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925
    [2] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marshal General's Bureau
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Farmers Creek, Jackson, Iowa
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Farmers Creek, Jackson, Iowa; Roll: M593_397; Page: 421A; Image: 152; Family History Library Film: 545896
    [5] Iowa State Census, 1895
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Farmers Creek, Jackson, Iowa; Roll: M653_326; Page: 342; Image: 342; Family History Library Film: 803326
    [7] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Farmers Creek, Jackson, Iowa; Roll: M432_184; Page: 323A; Image: 388
    [8] Web: Iowa, Find A Grave Index, 1838-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Farmers Creek, Jackson, Iowa
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Farmers Creek, Jackson, Iowa; Roll: M432_184; Page: 323A; Image: 388

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1856
    Event Place: Farmers Creek, Jackson, Iowa
    Record Source: Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Farmers Creek, Jackson, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Farmers Creek, Jackson, Iowa; Roll: M653_326; Page: 342; Image: 342; Family History Library Film: 803326

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Jul 1863
    Event Place: Farmers Creek, Jackson, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marshal General's Bureau

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Farmers Creek, Jackson, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Farmers Creek, Jackson, Iowa; Roll: M593_397; Page: 421A; Image: 152; Family History Library Film: 545896

    Genealogy Event 7
    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 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1885
    Event Place: Farmers Creek, Jackson, Iowa
    Record Source: Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1895
    Event Place: Farmers Creek, Jackson, Iowa
    Record Source: Iowa State Census, 1895

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 08 Apr 1898
    Event Place: Farmers Creek, Jackson, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Web: Iowa, Find A Grave Index, 1838-2011

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Ironhills, Jackson County, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Web: Iowa, Find A Grave Index, 1838-2011
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