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Frances Josaphine 'Josie' Edwards 1849 – 1912 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: April 1849

Birth Location: Forsyth County, Georgia, USA

Death Date: 1912

Death Location: Georgia, United States

Father: Joseph Edwards

Mother: Mary Owens

Spouse(s): Edmond Turner

Children(s): William Turner, Mary Turner, Andrew Turner, George Turner, Laura Turner, Sarah Turner, Alice Turner, F. Turner, Harrison Turner, Robert Turner, John Turner, Thomas Turner, May Turner, Lillie Turner

The story of Frances Josaphine 'Josie' Edwards began in 1849 in Forsyth County, Georgia, USA. In 1860, Frances Josaphine 'Josie' Edwards resided in Forsyth, Georgia, United States. In 1880, Frances Josaphine 'Josie' Edwards resided in High Tower, Forsyth, Georgia, United States. Frances Josaphine 'Josie' Edwards married Edmond Turner, and had children including William H. Turner, Mary Nancy Turner, Andrew Jackson Turner, George W Turner, Laura A. Turner, Sarah J. Turner, Alice Turner, F. Victoria Turner, Harrison Lonzo "Bud" Turner, Robert N Turner, John W Turner, Thomas Watson Turner, May Turner, Lillie Turner. Frances Josaphine 'Josie' Edwards passed away in 1912 in Georgia, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Frances Josaphine 'Josie' Edwards began in 1849 in Forsyth County, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1860, Frances Josaphine 'Josie' Edwards resided in Forsyth, Georgia, United States.
  • In 1880, Frances Josaphine 'Josie' Edwards resided in High Tower, Forsyth, Georgia, United States.
  • Frances Josaphine 'Josie' Edwards married Edmond Turner, and had children including William H. Turner, Mary Nancy Turner, Andrew Jackson Turner, George W Turner, Laura A. Turner, Sarah J. Turner, Alice Turner, F. Victoria Turner, Harrison Lonzo "Bud" Turner, Robert N Turner, John W Turner, Thomas Watson Turner, May Turner, Lillie Turner.
  • Frances Josaphine 'Josie' Edwards passed away in 1912 in Georgia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Frances Edwards's Ancestors

Self
Frances Edwards
1849 – 1912
Birth Place: Forsyth County, Georgia, USA
Parents
Joseph H. Edwards
1822 – 1894
Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Mary (Jane) Owens
1828 –
South Carolina
Grandparents
Andrew (J.) Edwards
1789 – 1861
South Carolina, United States
Leanna
1787 –
South Carolina
Great-Grandparents
John Edwards
1752 – 1819
Phoebe Meador
1754 – 1840
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Edwards
1723 – 1791
Margaret Nichols
1723 – 1757
Jonas Jr.
1728 – 1773
Mary Holloway
1720 – 1758

Frances Edwards's Descendants

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Frances (Josaphine 'Josie') Edwards (April 1849 – 1912) m. Edmond Turner (May 1844 – 1905)
  1. 1. William (H.) Turner (abt 1867 – )
  2. 2. Mary (Nancy) Turner (20 Sep 1868 – 25 Aug 1925)
  3. 3. Andrew (Jackson) Turner (27 Sep 1868 – 16 Dec 1953)
  4. 4. George (W) Turner (Feb 1871 – 25 Aug 1915)
  5. 5. Laura (A.) Turner (abt 1872 – )
  6. 6. Sarah (J.) Turner (abt 1874 – )
  7. 7. Alice Turner (11 February 1877 – 04 Nov 1934)
  8. 8. F. (Victoria) Turner (11 Apr 1878 – 13 Feb 1909)
  9. 9. Harrison (Lonzo "Bud") Turner (29 Jan 1879 – 04 Oct 1934) m. Mary (Elizabeth) Wigley (10 May 1897 – 01 May 1932)
    1. 1. Mertil Turner (abt 1906 – )
    2. 2. Flowrence Turner (abt 1909 – )
    3. 3. Blanche Turner (abt 1911 – )
    4. 4. Billey Turner (abt 1916 – )
    5. 5. James (Harrison) Turner (8 July 1924 – 2 August 1973) m. Alma (Jean) Cloud (26 Mar 1927 – 24 Mar 2022)
      1. 1. Sue Turner (08/15 – ) m. James Andrews
        1. 1. Jimmy Andrews
        2. 2. Teresa Andrews
        3. 3. Janet Andrews
      2. 2. Mary (Francis) Turner (01 May 1946 – 04 Mar 2006)
        1. 1. Dorinda Collett
        2. 2. Melinda Collett
        3. 3. Phil Collett
      3. 3. Billy (Frank) Turner (4 December 1949 – 17 November 2004) m. Patricia (Ann) Cobb (1956 – 2 Nov 2019)
        1. 1. Amanda ("Amy" Leigh) Turner (01 January 1982 – ) m. Stuart (Allen Clenin) (Jones) (15 August 1980 – )
        2. 2. Billy Turner
        3. 3. Frankie Turner m. Michael Brooks
        4. 4. Cody Turner
      4. 4. Kathy Turner (06/26/1951 – 11/23/2014) m. David Fowler
        1. 1. Dwayne Fowler
        2. 2. Shayne Fowler
    6. 6. Charles (Dwight "Dude") Turner (15 August 1926 – 22 Sep 2008) m. Ocilla ("Monk") Cloud (11 jan 1929 – )
      1. 1. Rita (Gail) Turner (09 August 1955 – )
  10. 10. Robert (N) Turner (Nov 1883 – 09 Jan 1963)
  11. 11. John (W) Turner (Sep 1885 – )
  12. 12. Thomas (Watson) Turner (Nov 1890 – 18 Feb 1967)
  13. 13. May Turner (Mar 1891 – )
  14. 14. Lillie Turner (Oct 1896 – )

Frances Edwards's Timeline

4 Records

1849
April 1849
Birth of Frances Josaphine 'Josie' Edwards in Forsyth County, Georgia, USA
Forsyth County, Georgia, USA
1860
1860
Age 11
Frances Josaphine 'Josie' Edwards resided here in Forsyth, Georgia, United States
Forsyth, Georgia, United States
1880
1880
Age 31
Frances Josaphine 'Josie' Edwards resided here in High Tower, Forsyth, Georgia, United States
High Tower, Forsyth, Georgia, United States
1912
1912
Age 63
Death of Frances Josaphine 'Josie' Edwards in Georgia, United States
Georgia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: April 1849
    Event Place: Forsyth County, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: High Tower, Forsyth, Georgia; Roll: 147; Family History Film: 1254147; Page: 381C; Enumeration District: 074; Image: 0043
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Forsyth, Georgia; Roll: M653_121; Page: 387; Image: 387; Family History Library Film: 803121

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Forsyth, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Forsyth, Georgia; Roll: M653_121; Page: 387; Image: 387; Family History Library Film: 803121

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: High Tower, Forsyth, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: High Tower, Forsyth, Georgia; Roll: 147; Family History Film: 1254147; Page: 381C; Enumeration District: 074; Image: 0043

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1912
    Event Place: Georgia, United States

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