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Iris Edwards 1886–1961 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1886

Birth Location: Jericho, Chittenden County, Vermont, United States of America

Death Date: 24 Dec 1961

Death Location: Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, United States of America

Father: Avery Edwards

Mother: Francis Towers

Spouse(s): Max Bessey

Children(s): Virginia Bessey

The story of Iris Edwards began in 1886 in Jericho, Chittenden County, Vermont, United States of America. In 1900, Iris Edwards resided in Jericho, Chittenden, Vermont, USA. Iris Edwards married Max C Bessey, and had children including Virginia Edwards Bessey. Iris Edwards passed away in 1961 in Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, United States of America.

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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • The story of Iris Edwards began in 1886 in Jericho, Chittenden County, Vermont, United States of America.
  • In 1900, Iris Edwards resided in Jericho, Chittenden, Vermont, USA.
  • Iris Edwards married Max C Bessey, and had children including Virginia Edwards Bessey.
  • Iris Edwards passed away in 1961 in Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Avery Edwards
1846–1912
Birth Location: Richmond, Chittenden, Vermont, United States
AE
Francis Towers
1848–1926
Birth Location: Jonesville, Vermont
FT

Spouses(s)

Max Bessey
1885–
Birth Location: VT
MB

Children(s)

Virginia Bessey
1909–1985
Birth Location: Burlington, Chittenden, Vermont, USA
VB

Iris Edwards's Ancestors

Self
Iris Edwards
1886–1961
Birth Place: Jericho, Chittenden County, Vermont, United States of America
Parents
Avery Wilbur Edwards
1846–1912
Richmond, Chittenden, Vermont, United States
Francis (Eunice) Towers
1848–1926
Jonesville, Vermont
Grandparents
George (J.) Edwards
1807–1863
Richmond,Vermont.
Sophia Burr
1808–1890
Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
Johnathan Edwards
1778–1860
Mary Edwards
1786–1865
Asa Burr
1777–1816
Polly Ellis
1780–1830
2nd-Great-Grandparents
David Edwards
1749–1815
Deborah Clark
1752–1839
Peter Reed
1759–1835
Hannah Martin
1757–1838
Elisha Burr
1738–1804
Lucretia Bates
1746–1828
Amos Ellis
1744–1817
Hannah Hill
1748–1839

Iris Edwards's Descendants

1.
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Iris Edwards (1886–24 Dec 1961) m. Max (C) Bessey (abt 1885–)
  1. 1. Virginia (Edwards) Bessey 1909–1985 m. John (Daniel) Harrison 1907–
    1. 1. John (Daniel Harrison) Jr 1933–2000

Iris Edwards's Timeline

7 Records

1886
27 Jul 1886
Birth of Iris Edwards in Richmond Chittenden, Vt
Richmond Chittenden, Vt
1886
1886
Birth of Iris Edwards in Jericho, Chittenden County, Vermont, United States of America
Jericho, Chittenden County, Vermont, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 14
Iris Edwards resided here in Jericho, Chittenden, Vermont, USA
Jericho, Chittenden, Vermont, USA
1910
1910
Age 24
Iris Edwards resided here in Burlington Ward 2, Chittenden, Vermont, USA
Burlington Ward 2, Chittenden, Vermont, USA
1932
Abt 1932
Age 46
Iris Edwards resided here in 555 Shel-Burnt Road
555 Shel-Burnt Road
1961
24 December 1961
Age 75
Death of Iris Edwards in Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, United States of America
Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, United States of America
1961
24 Dec 1961
Age 75
Death of Iris Edwards in Chittenden, Vermont
Chittenden, Vermont

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Jul 1886
    Event Place: Richmond Chittenden, Vt
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Jericho, Chittenden, Vermont; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0080
    [2] Vermont, Vital Records
    [3] Vermont, Death Records, Vermont State Archives and Records Administration; Montpelier, Vermont, USA; Vermont Death Records, 1909-2003; User Box Number: PR-01925; Roll Number: S-31287; Archive Number: PR-1171-1173
    [4] Vermont, Birth Records, Vermont State Archives and Records Administration; Montpelier, Vermont; Vermont Birth Records, 1909-2008; User Box Number: PR-01560; Roll Number: S-30661; Archive Number: M-1983422
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Burlington Ward 2, Chittenden, Vermont; Roll: T624_1613; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0064; FHL microfilm: 1375626

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1886
    Event Place: Jericho, Chittenden County, Vermont, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Jericho, Chittenden, Vermont, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Jericho, Chittenden, Vermont; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0080

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Burlington Ward 2, Chittenden, Vermont, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Burlington Ward 2, Chittenden, Vermont; Roll: T624_1613; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0064; FHL microfilm: 1375626

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1932
    Event Place: 555 Shel-Burnt Road
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Burlington, Vermont, USA
    Record Source: Vermont, Death Records, Vermont State Archives and Records Administration; Montpelier, Vermont, USA; Vermont Death Records, 1909-2003; User Box Number: PR-01925; Roll Number: S-31287; Archive Number: PR-1171-1173

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 December 1961
    Event Place: Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Vermont, Death Records, Vermont State Archives and Records Administration; Montpelier, Vermont, USA; Vermont Death Records, 1909-2003; User Box Number: PR-01925; Roll Number: S-31287; Archive Number: PR-1171-1173

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Dec 1961
    Event Place: Chittenden, Vermont

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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