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Francis Edwards 1816–1892 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Apr 1816

Birth Location: Beeford, Yorkshire, England

Death Date: 29 Sep 1892

Death Location: Arva, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada

Father: Robert Edwards

Mother: Elizabeth Southwick

Spouse(s): Mary Edwards

Children(s): Margaret EDWARDS, Ann EDWARDS, Robert EDWARDS, Eliza EDWARDS, Francis EDWARDS, John EDWARDS, George EDWARDS, Mary EDWARDS, Rachael Edwards, Fanny EDWARDS, Clara EDWARDS, Elizabeth EDWARDS, William Edwards, Isabella Edwards, Susan Edwards, Benjamin Edwards

Francis Edwards was born in 1816 in Beeford, Yorkshire, England, the child of Robert Edwards And Elizabeth Betty Southwick. Francis Edwards married Mary Edwards, and had children including Ann Edwards, Benjamin Edwards, Clara Edwards, Eliza Edwards, Elizabeth Edwards, Fanny Edwards, Francis Edwards, George Edwards, Isabella Edwards, John Edwards, Margaret Edwards, Mary Edwards, Rachael Edwards, Robert Edwards, Susan Edwards, William Edwards. Francis Edwards passed away in 1892 in Arva, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada.

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Biography

  • Francis Edwards was born in 1816 in Beeford, Yorkshire, England, the child of Robert Edwards And Elizabeth Betty Southwick.
  • Francis Edwards married Mary Edwards, and had children including Ann Edwards, Benjamin Edwards, Clara Edwards, Eliza Edwards, Elizabeth Edwards, Fanny Edwards, Francis Edwards, George Edwards, Isabella Edwards, John Edwards, Margaret Edwards, Mary Edwards, Rachael Edwards, Robert Edwards, Susan Edwards, William Edwards.
  • Francis Edwards passed away in 1892 in Arva, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Edwards
1775–1851
Birth Location: England
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Elizabeth Southwick
1774–1852
Birth Location: Skipsea, Yorkshire, England
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Spouses(s)

Mary Edwards
1822–1903
Birth Location: Ecclesfield, Yorkshire, England
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Children(s)

Margaret EDWARDS
1843–1908
Birth Location: Marfleet, Yorkshire, England
ME
Ann EDWARDS
1845–
Birth Location: Beeford, Yorkshire, England
AE
Robert EDWARDS
1847–1902
Birth Location: Beeford, Yorkshire, England
RE
Eliza EDWARDS
1850–1927
Birth Location: Beeford, Yorkshire, England
EE
Francis EDWARDS
1852–1892
Birth Location: England
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John EDWARDS
1854–1933
Birth Location: Kimberworth, Yorkshire, England
JE
George EDWARDS
1856–1900
Birth Location: England
GE
Mary EDWARDS
1858–1901
Birth Location: England
ME
Rachael Edwards
1862–1893
Birth Location: London Township, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada
RE
Fanny EDWARDS
1864–1930
Birth Location: England
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Clara EDWARDS
1866–
Birth Location: England
CE
Elizabeth EDWARDS
1841–1905
Birth Location: England
EE
William Edwards
1848–1860
Birth Location: Beeford, Yorkshire, England
WE
Isabella Edwards
1853–
Birth Location: Beeston, Nottinghamshire, England
IE
Susan Edwards
1835–
Birth Location: England
SE
Benjamin Edwards
1856–
Birth Location: Canada
BE

Francis Edwards's Ancestors

Self
Francis Edwards
1816–1892
Birth Place: Beeford, Yorkshire, England
Parents
Robert Edwards
1775–1851
England
Elizabeth ("Betty") Southwick
1774–1852
Skipsea, Yorkshire, England
Grandparents
William Edwards
1735–1776
Langtoft With Cottam,Yorshire,England
Esther Whiting
1738–1806
Muston, Yorkshire, England
William Southwick
1745–1839
Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, England
Mary Burn
1746–1825
Marfleet, Yorkshire, England
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Southwick
1722–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Francis Edwards's Descendants

1.
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Francis Edwards (7 Apr 1816–29 Sep 1892) m. Mary Edwards (abt 1822–20 Jul 1903)
  1. 1. Margaret EDWARDS 1843–1908 m. William Crew 1842–
    1. 1. Fannie Crew 1877–
    2. 2. Fannie Crew 1877–1952
  2. 2. Ann EDWARDS 1845–
  3. 3. Robert EDWARDS 1847–1902
  4. 4. Eliza EDWARDS 1850–1927 m. John (Duke) Campbell 1838–1920
    1. 1. Albert (Edward Harvey) Campbell 1875–1908
    2. 2. Sandford Campbell 1874–1878
    3. 3. Jasper Campbell 1884–1884
  5. 5. Francis EDWARDS 1852–1892
  6. 6. John EDWARDS 1854–1933
  7. 7. George EDWARDS 1856–1900
  8. 8. Mary EDWARDS 1858–1901
  9. 9. Rachael Edwards 1862–1893 m. William (Joseph) O'Brien 1864–
  10. 10. Fanny EDWARDS 1864–1930
  11. 11. Clara EDWARDS 1866–
  12. 12. Elizabeth EDWARDS 1841–1905 m. Ingram ((Ingraham)) HARRISON 1832–1904
    1. 1. Joseph HARRISON 1874–
    2. 2. William HARRISON 1878–1879
    3. 3. Mary (Elizabeth) HARRISON 1861–1954 m. Joseph (Octavius) WILLIAMS 1856–1926
      1. 1. Alice (Ann) Williams 1884–1937 m. George (Henry) Sawyer 1890–1956
        1. 1. Mary (Esther) Sawyer 1918–1976 m. Robert (Adelbert) Banks 1923–1987
        2. 2. James (William) Sawyer 1920–1978 m. Margaret (Elizabeth) Cadenbach 1921–2009
        3. 3. Alice (Ina) Sawyer 1922–1922
        4. 4. Margaret (Elizabeth) Sawyer 1923–1976
        5. 5. Albert (Hector) Sawyer 1924–2001
        6. 6. Doris (Madelyn) Sawyer 1915–1983
      2. 2. Bertha (A) WILLIAMS 1885–1957
        1. 1. Robert (Floyd) SWACKHAMER 1921–2009
      3. 3. Francis (Edward) WILLIAMS 1888–1966
      4. 4. Ella (Mary Elizabeth) WILLIAMS 1890–1949
        1. 1. Roy Hertz 1924–2010
      5. 5. Ralph (Erwin) Williams 1897–1970
      6. 6. Beatrice (Ina) WILLIAMS 1900–1975 m. Charles (Edward) Trask 1901–1971
    4. 4. Henry (H.) Harrison 1862–1948 m. Clara (S.) Simmons 1872–1942
      1. 1. Russell (H) HARRISON 1896–1952 m. Inez (Sophia) McDonald 1893–1976
        1. 1. Theodore (Russell) Harrison 1927–2005 m. Elsie (Ruth) Ciel 1927–2019
        2. 2. Mildred (Arleen) Harrison 1922–2010 m. George Learned 1927–2012
        3. 3. Clarabel (Rose) Harrison 1932–2019 m. Donald (Purcell) Lee 1923–1994
        4. 4. Myrtle (Marie) Harrison 1928–2018 m. Warren Gross 1928–2018
        5. 5. Elizabeth (June) Harrison 1925–2019 m. Gerry Rustem 1923–2012
        6. 6. Donald (Henry) Harrison 1924–1939
      2. 2. Nina (Bell) Harrison 1904–1996 m. Otto (Fredrick) Klaas 1904–1987
        1. 1. Frederick (J) Klaas 1927–2003 m. Shirley (Jean) Williams 1929–1973
    5. 5. Eliza HARRISON 1865–1951 m. Frederick (Wilson) Harrison 1861–1923
      1. 1. Herbert HARRISON 1887–1929
      2. 2. Maggie (May) HARRISON 1906–1906
      3. 3. Florence HARRISON 1885–1957 m. Thomas (Arthur) Goth 1881–1937
      4. 4. Violet HARRISON 1888–1985
      5. 5. Ada HARRISON 1891–1975 m. James (Alexander) Near 1878–1953
        1. 1. Beatrice (Emma(Martha)) Near 1922–2002 m. James (Roscoe) Rice 1921–1993
        2. 2. Fredrick (Ernest) Near 1914–1979
        3. 3. Lena (Ellen) Near 1917–1995
        4. 4. Emanuel (Harvey) Near 1924–2006
        5. 5. James (Leo) Near 1925–2015
        6. 6. Marian (Louise) Near 1931–2001
        7. 7. Thomas (Henry) Near 1932–2003
      6. 6. Inghram (Wilson) Harrison 1896–1985 m. Clara (Pearl) Johnston 1905–1974 m. Alice Hall 1896–1918
        1. 1. Maude (Gertrude) Harrison 1917–1978 m. Chesteen Powell 1911–1982
        2. 2. Richard (B) Harrison 1935–2000
        3. 3. Baby Harrison 1918–1918
        4. 4. June Harrison 1925–2012
        5. 5. Richard (Wilson) Harrison 1933–2023
        6. 6. Viola Harrison 1931–2017
        7. 7. Esther (Pearl) Harrison 1930–1930
      7. 7. Minnie Harrison 1891–1966
      8. 8. Elizabeth (Jane) Harrison 1909–1994
      9. 9. Charlie Harrison 1894–
      10. 10. William (Wilson) Harrison 1895–1982
    6. 6. Alice Harrison 1866–1907 m. Joseph MUSSELMAN 1857–1946
      1. 1. Arthur MUSSELMAN 1891–1959
      2. 2. Edna (Elsie) Musselman 1893–1980 m. Lewis (Benedict) King 1891–1969
        1. 1. Joseph (Dale) King 1933–2015
        2. 2. Raymond (Lewis) King 1918–1986
        3. 3. Alice (Gertrude) King 1914–1977
        4. 4. Lloyd (F) King 1916–1979
        5. 5. Shirley (Elnora) King 1920–2008
        6. 6. William (Keith) King 1922–2007 m. Helene (Carola) Creguer 1926–2009
        7. 7. Lois (Joyce) King 1927–2006
        8. 8. Dale (Carey) King 1934–2011
      3. 3. Maida MUSSELMAN 1896–
      4. 4. Verna MUSSELMAN 1899–1966
      5. 5. Lena (Alice) Musselman 1901–1970 m. Patrick McCormick 1887–1972
        1. 1. Patricia McCormick 1924–2006
        2. 2. Bernard McCormick 1925–1986
        3. 3. Donald (Lawrence) McCormick 1931–2007
        4. 4. Mary (K) McCormick 1929–1991
        5. 5. Elizabeth (Louise) McCormick 1927–2003
        6. 6. Christena (Doreen) McCormick 1944–
      6. 6. Norman MUSSELMAN 1901–1964
    7. 7. Robert Harrison 1868–1955 m. Elizabeth (Ann) Branton 1867–1951
      1. 1. Robert (Roy) Harrison 1890–1984 m. Flora (Mae) Eddy 1888–1927 m. Helen (Beattie) Holmes 1903–
        1. 1. Milton (Edward "Milt") Harrison 1920–2014 m. Edna (Alicia) Martinez 1929–2016 m. Ethyl (Jane) Williams –1944
        2. 2. Alfred (Leroy) Harrison 1914–2002
        3. 3. James (Wesley) Harrison 1915–2006
      2. 2. Florence (M) Harrison 1891–1960 m. Earl (Alexander) Redmond 1892–1961
        1. 1. Clara (Belle) Redmond 1921–1966
        2. 2. Walter (Wayne) Redmond 1923–1987
      3. 3. Charles (William) HARRISON 1897–1976 m. Leitha Riddle 1901–1976
        1. 1. Arthur (H) Harrison 1918–2012
        2. 2. Margaret Harrison 1921–2007
      4. 4. Clara (Belle) Harrison 1893–
      5. 5. Gordon (Robert) Harrison 1896–
        1. 1. Jean (Harrison) Smith 1919–2006
      6. 6. Ruby (B) Harrison 1897–
      7. 7. Violette (M) Harrison 1900–
    8. 8. Edward Harrison 1869–1961 m. Florence FITCHETT 1885–1964
      1. 1. Glenn (O) Harrison 1904–1983
      2. 2. Edward HARRISON 1926–1988
      3. 3. Neva Harrison 1915–2003 m. Winford Craig 1910–
      4. 4. Elton (Lee) Harrison 1907–1991 m. Eldora Shoemaker 1912–2008
        1. 1. Wanda Harrison 1934–2014
        2. 2. Leona Harrison 1932–2007
    9. 9. John (C) Harrison 1871–1933 m. Almira (Rosana) Parker 1877–1916
      1. 1. Clarence (B.) HARRISON 1910–1987 m. Lucille Harrison 1913–1994
        1. 1. James (Keith) Harrison 1932–2020
        2. 2. Kenneth (Dee) Harrison 1934–2003
      2. 2. John (Henry) HARRISON 1898–1955 m. Ruth (Marie) Fulks 1906–1982 m. Stella (M) Roberts 1894–
        1. 1. Dorothy (Joice) Harrison 1925–
      3. 3. Osa (Carl) HARRISON 1901–1959 m. Alice (Grace) Gilders 1907–
      4. 4. Pearl (Sarah) Harrison 1904– m. George (Albert) Orr 1903–1969
        1. 1. Duane (Albert "Slim") Orr 1929–2004
        2. 2. Everett (C) Orr 1933–2000
        3. 3. George Orr 1925–1989 m. Florabelle Stanley 1926–2002
        4. 4. Harry (Vaughn) Orr 1924–1999
        5. 5. Wilma (Willie Mae Orr) Eagleson 1923–2010
      5. 5. William (E) Harrison 1904–
      6. 6. Ivah (A) Harrison 1908–
        1. 1. Marie Reed 1934–2001
      7. 7. Alice (M) Harrison 1913–1925
      8. 8. Tyrus (H) Harrison 1914–1944 m. Helen (Ann) Rokowski-Nowicki 1911–2004
        1. 1. Deanna (Jean) Harrison 1938–2005
      9. 9. Clifford Harrison 1916–1966
    10. 10. Anna (Jane) Harrison 1873–1950 m. Frank TURNER 1871–
      1. 1. Earl TURNER 1901–
      2. 2. Francis (Earl) Turner 1905–2003
      3. 3. Else (Mae) Turner 1911–
    11. 11. Francis Harrison 1877–1954 m. Edith (M) FITCHETT 1878–1955
      1. 1. Guy (Clifford) Harrison 1900–1975 m. Mildred (Katherine) Smith 1898–1984
        1. 1. Mildred (Illene) Harrison 1930–1999 m. Einer (Axel) Adamson 1923–1991 m. William (Edward) Johnston 1926–1998
      2. 2. Irma HARRISON 1903–1984
      3. 3. Clarence (Melvin) Harrison 1900–1969
      4. 4. Margaret (S Ellen) Harrison 1910–2002
    12. 12. James HARRISON 1874–1920 m. Lavina (Cecelia) MCILHARGEY 1877–1949
      1. 1. Eleanor (Cecelia) HARRISON 1904–1962 m. Leonard (Anton Rudie) (farmer) 1902–1991
        1. 1. Charles (Leonard) Rudie 1929–1997
        2. 2. Lenora (Cecelia Rudie) Irons 1928–2007
        3. 3. Lois (Mabel Rudie) Baird 1927–2011
      2. 2. Mabel (Frances) HARRISON 1899–1970
        1. 1. Verna Rudie 1921–1989 m. Bruce (L) White 1915–1973
        2. 2. Kathleen (May) Jordan 1930–2010
      3. 3. Clarence (Joseph) HARRISON 1901–1963
      4. 4. Infant HARRISON 1902–1902
  13. 13. William Edwards 1848–1860
  14. 14. Isabella Edwards 1853–
  15. 15. Susan Edwards 1835–
  16. 16. Benjamin Edwards 1856–

Francis Edwards's Timeline

11 Records

1816
7 Apr 1816
Birth of Francis Edwards in Beeford, Yorkshire, England
Beeford, Yorkshire, England
1816
07 Apr 1816
Francis Edwards was baptized in Beeford,York,England
Beeford,York,England
1816
7 APR 1816
Francis Edwards was christened in Beeford, , Yorkshire, England
Beeford, , Yorkshire, England
1841
1841
Age 25
Francis Edwards resided here in Nafferton, Yorkshire, England
Nafferton, Yorkshire, England
1851
1851
Age 35
Francis Edwards resided here in Beeford, Yorkshire, England
Beeford, Yorkshire, England
1861
1861
Age 45
Francis Edwards resided here in London, Middlesex, Canada West, Canada
London, Middlesex, Canada West, Canada
1871
1871
Age 55
Francis Edwards resided here in London, Middlesex East, Ontario, Canada
London, Middlesex East, Ontario, Canada
1881
1881
Age 65
Francis Edwards resided here in London, Middlesex East, Ontario, Canada
London, Middlesex East, Ontario, Canada
1891
1891
Age 75
Francis Edwards resided here in London, Middlesex East, Ontario, Canada
London, Middlesex East, Ontario, Canada
1892
1892
Age 76
Francis Edwards resided here in London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada
London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada
1892
29 Sep 1892
Age 76
Death of Francis Edwards in London Township, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada
London Township, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Apr 1816
    Event Place: Beeford, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: London, Middlesex East, Ontario; Roll: T-6352; Family No: 198
    [2] 1861 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Census Returns For 1861; Roll: C-1050-1051
    [3] 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: London, Middlesex East, Ontario; Roll: C_13268; Page: 27; Family No: 116
    [4] 1871 Census of Canada, Year: 1871; Census Place: London, Middlesex East, Ontario; Roll: C-9904; Page: 11; Family No: 41
    [5] U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Ontario, Canada; Year: 1871; Page Number: 101
    [6] Ontario, Canada Census Index, 1871
    [7] 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 2366; Folio: 28; Page: 18; GSU roll: 87642-87643
    [8] Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1946, Archives of Ontario; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Series: MS935; Reel: 65
    [9] 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1215; Book: 5; Civil Parish: Nafferton; County: Yorkshire; Enumeration District: 12; Folio: 22; Page: 11; Line: 5; GSU roll: 464217
    [10] Canada, Find a Grave Index
    [11] Web: Canada, GenWeb Cemetery Index, 1800-2011
    [12] HARRISON1.FTW

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 07 Apr 1816
    Event Place: Beeford,York,England
    Record Source: England, Select Births and Christenings

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Christening
    Event Date: 7 APR 1816
    Event Place: Beeford, , Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: HARRISON1.FTW

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Nafferton, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1215; Book: 5; Civil Parish: Nafferton; County: Yorkshire; Enumeration District: 12; Folio: 22; Page: 11; Line: 5; GSU roll: 464217

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Beeford, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 2366; Folio: 28; Page: 18; GSU roll: 87642-87643

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: London, Middlesex, Canada West, Canada
    Record Source: 1861 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Census Returns For 1861; Roll: C-1050-1051

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Ontario, Canada; Year: 1871; Page Number: 101

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: London, Middlesex East, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] 1871 Census of Canada, Year: 1871; Census Place: London, Middlesex East, Ontario; Roll: C-9904; Page: 11; Family No: 41
    [2] Ontario, Canada Census Index, 1871

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: London, Middlesex East, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: London, Middlesex East, Ontario; Roll: C_13268; Page: 27; Family No: 116

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: London, Middlesex East, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: London, Middlesex East, Ontario; Roll: T-6352; Family No: 198

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1892
    Event Place: London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, City and Area Directories

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Middlesex East
    Record Source: Ontario, Canada Census Index, 1871

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Sep 1892
    Event Place: London Township, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1946, Archives of Ontario; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Series: MS935; Reel: 65
    [2] Canada, Find a Grave Index
    [3] Web: Canada, GenWeb Cemetery Index, 1800-2011

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Arva, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Canada, Find a Grave Index
    [2] Web: Canada, GenWeb Cemetery Index, 1800-2011
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