YourRoots Logo
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

James William Edwards 1874 – 1955 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Dec 1874

Birth Location: MT Pleasant, Texas

Death Date: 8 Mar 1955

Death Location: Paris, Lamar, Texas, USA

Father: Walter Edwards

Mother: Margaret Roper

Spouse(s): Martha Seay

Children(s): Linnie Edwards, William Edwards, Tennie Edwards, Ellea Edwards

In 1874, James William Edwards entered the world in MT Pleasant, Texas, born to Walter Edwards and Margaret Roper. In 1880, James William Edwards resided in Precinct 1, Titus, Texas, USA. In 1900, James William Edwards resided in Justice Precinct 4, Titus, Texas, USA. James William Edwards married Martha Ann Seay, and had children including Linnie B Edwards, William Orban Edwards, Tennie L Edwards, Ellea C Edwards. James William Edwards passed away in 1955 in Paris, Lamar, Texas, USA.

Find more search results for James Edwards
JE

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1874, James William Edwards entered the world in MT Pleasant, Texas, born to Walter Edwards and Margaret Roper.
  • In 1880, James William Edwards resided in Precinct 1, Titus, Texas, USA.
  • In 1900, James William Edwards resided in Justice Precinct 4, Titus, Texas, USA.
  • James William Edwards married Martha Ann Seay, and had children including Linnie B Edwards, William Orban Edwards, Tennie L Edwards, Ellea C Edwards.
  • James William Edwards passed away in 1955 in Paris, Lamar, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Walter Edwards
1846 –
Birth Location: Tennessee
WE
Margaret Roper
1857 –
Birth Location: TX
MR

Spouses(s)

Martha Seay
1879 – 1973
Birth Location: Tennessee
MS

Children(s)

Linnie Edwards
1900 – 1902
Birth Location: Texas
LE
William Edwards
1902 – 1980
Birth Location: Texas
WE
Tennie Edwards
1906 – 1992
Birth Location: Texas
TE
Ellea Edwards
1921 –
Birth Location: Texas
EE

James Edwards's Ancestors

Self
James Edwards
1874 – 1955
Birth Place: MT Pleasant, Texas
Parents
Walter Edwards
1846 –
Tennessee
Margaret Roper
1857 –
TX
Grandparents
Walter Edwards
1800 – 1858
, , Tennessee, USA
Nancy (Jane) Wilhite
1800 – 1872
Grainger County, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
Jackson Edwards
Julius Wilhite
1764 – 1846
Margaret Hise
1766 – 1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Conrad Wilhite
1734 – 1808
Maria Broyles
1741 – 1783
Hans Hise
1683 –
France Seaton

James Edwards's Descendants

1.
JE
James (William) Edwards (22 Dec 1874 – 8 Mar 1955) m. Martha (Ann) Seay (6 Oct 1879 – 7 Apr 1973)
  1. 1. Linnie (B) Edwards (19 Mar 1900 – 29 Aug 1902)
  2. 2. William (Orban) Edwards (6 Jun 1902 – Sep 1980) m. Lillian (V) Payne (20 Jul 1911 – 25 Jan 2006)
    1. 1. Martha (Ellen) Edwards (8 Aug 1933 – )
    2. 2. Lacey (Wayne) Edwards (12 Oct 1935 – 1 Jan 1994)
    3. 3. William (Daniel) Edwards (12 Jan 1938 – )
  3. 3. Tennie (L) Edwards (abt 1906 – 1 Jun 1992) m. Paul Bradley (abt 1906 – )
    1. 1. Roy (Crigler) Bradley (12 Mar 1933 – 4 Jun 2016)
  4. 4. Ellea (C) Edwards (abt 1921 – )

James Edwards's Timeline

9 Records

1874
22 Dec 1874
Birth of James William Edwards in MT Pleasant, Texas
MT Pleasant, Texas
1880
1880
Age 6
James William Edwards resided here in Precinct 1, Titus, Texas, USA
Precinct 1, Titus, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 26
James William Edwards resided here in Justice Precinct 4, Titus, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 4, Titus, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 36
James William Edwards resided here in Justice Precinct 8, Titus, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 8, Titus, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 46
James William Edwards resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Titus, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 1, Titus, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 56
James William Edwards resided here in Precinct 1, Titus, Texas, USA
Precinct 1, Titus, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 61
James William Edwards resided here in Sp, Titus, Texas
Sp, Titus, Texas
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 66
James William Edwards resided here in Titus, Texas, USA
Titus, Texas, USA
1955
8 Mar 1955
Age 81
Death of James William Edwards in Paris, Lamar, Texas, USA
Paris, Lamar, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Dec 1874
    Event Place: MT Pleasant, Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903-1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Titus, Texas; Roll: T627_4146; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 225-11
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Titus, Texas; Roll: T625_1846; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 163
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 1, Titus, Texas; Roll: 2399; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2342133
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 1, Titus, Texas; Roll: 1328; Family History Film: 1255328; Page: 315A; Enumeration District: 107
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Titus, Texas; Roll: 1672; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 0120; FHL microfilm: 1241672
    [7] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 1241.177; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 8, Titus, Texas; Roll: T624_1594; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0141; FHL microfilm: 1375607
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 1, Titus, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 1, Titus, Texas; Roll: 1328; Family History Film: 1255328; Page: 315A; Enumeration District: 107

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 4, Titus, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Titus, Texas; Roll: 1672; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 0120; FHL microfilm: 1241672

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 8, Titus, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 8, Titus, Texas; Roll: T624_1594; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0141; FHL microfilm: 1375607

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 1, Titus, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Titus, Texas; Roll: T625_1846; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 163

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 1, Titus, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 1, Titus, Texas; Roll: 2399; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2342133

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sp, Titus, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Titus, Texas; Roll: T627_4146; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 225-11

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Titus, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Titus, Texas; Roll: T627_4146; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 225-11

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Talco, Titus, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903-1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Mar 1955
    Event Place: Paris, Lamar, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903-1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
Find more search results for James Edwards

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like “Trace Back To Me” instantly map your family’s migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond “end-of-line” automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans “end-of-line” ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you’re away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches’ maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you’ll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE