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Joel Edwards 1810–1890 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: June 1810

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: December 1890

Death Location: Crisp, Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Bretton Edwards

Mother: Sally Warren

Spouse(s): Marry Edwards

Children(s): James Edwards, Francis Edwards, Mary Edwards, Jonas Edwards, John Edwards, Elizabeth Kellebrew, Penelope Edwards, Joel Edwards, Rebecca Edwards

In 1810, Joel Edwards entered the world in North Carolina, born to Bretton Edwards And Sally Ann Warren. In 1840, Joel Edwards resided in District 8, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA. In 1850, Joel Edwards resided in Northern Division, Randolph, North Carolina, USA. Joel Edwards married Marry Edwards, and had children including Elizabeth Kellebrew, Francis Fanny Edwards, James Elbert Edwards, Joel Edwards, John Irving Edwards, Jonas Wesley Edwards, Mary Emily Edwards, Penelope Edwards, Rebecca Becky Louise Edwards. Joel Edwards passed away in 1890 in Crisp, Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1810, Joel Edwards entered the world in North Carolina, born to Bretton Edwards And Sally Ann Warren.
  • In 1840, Joel Edwards resided in District 8, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1850, Joel Edwards resided in Northern Division, Randolph, North Carolina, USA.
  • Joel Edwards married Marry Edwards, and had children including Elizabeth Kellebrew, Francis Fanny Edwards, James Elbert Edwards, Joel Edwards, John Irving Edwards, Jonas Wesley Edwards, Mary Emily Edwards, Penelope Edwards, Rebecca Becky Louise Edwards.
  • Joel Edwards passed away in 1890 in Crisp, Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Bretton Edwards
1775–1858
Birth Location: Macclesfield, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
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Sally Warren
1780–1861
Birth Location: North Carolina
SW

Spouses(s)

Marry Edwards
1815–1880
Birth Location: Edgecombe County, North Carolina, USA
ME

Children(s)

James Edwards
1835–1900
Birth Location: Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
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Francis Edwards
1837–
Birth Location: Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
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Mary Edwards
1839–1893
Birth Location: Probably, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
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Jonas Edwards
1842–1904
Birth Location: Edgecombe County, NC
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John Edwards
1849–
Birth Location: Probably, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
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Elizabeth Kellebrew
1852–1931
Birth Location: Probably, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
EK
Penelope Edwards
1851–1883
Birth Location: Edgecombe County, North Carolina, USA
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Joel Edwards
1859–1927
Birth Location: Edgecombe County, NC
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Rebecca Edwards
1841–1909
Birth Location: Edgecombe County, North Carolina
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Joel Edwards's Ancestors

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Joel Edwards
1810–1890
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
Bretton Edwards
1775–1858
Macclesfield, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Sally (Ann) Warren
1780–1861
North Carolina
Grandparents
BRITTAIN (EDWARDS) Sr.
1742–1817
Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
Christain (Webb) Wooten
1751–1804
Samuel Warren
1740–1807
North Carolina
Rhoda Cherry
1750–1826
North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Henry Edwards
1700–1758
Patience Whitehead
1709–1744
Samuel Warren
1686–1754
Amy Bonner
1720–1820
Cadar Cherry
1725–1782
Judith (Cherry)
1730–1800
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Edwards
1672–1748
Ann Edwards
1677–1764
Sarah Swain
1715–1756

Joel Edwards's Descendants

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Joel Edwards (June 1810–December 1890) m. Marry Edwards (abt 1815–1880)
  1. 1. James (Elbert) Edwards 1835–1900 m. Delia Chessa 1839–1904
    1. 1. Kinchen (Jackson "Jack") Edwards 1859–1900 m. Almetin Allen 1862– m. Almelda (Cobb) Edwards 1872–1939
      1. 1. Callie (Louise) Edwards 1889–1942
      2. 2. William (Robt) Edwards 1884–1949
    2. 2. John (Thomas) Edwards 1869–1947 m. Fannie Edwards 1884–1938
      1. 1. Wm (Thomas) Edwards 1910–1977
      2. 2. Mary (M) Edwards 1917–1993
    3. 3. Eason Edwards 1862–
    4. 4. Dianna Edwards 1870–
    5. 5. Robert (Oscar) Edwards 1874–1934
    6. 6. Benjamin (Franklin "Frank") Edwards 1878–1934
    7. 7. Reden (Bryant) Edwards 1859–1928
    8. 8. Omega (Zedekiah) Edwards 1857–1933 m. Cassie Hunt 1870–
      1. 1. Swanie Edwards 1890–
      2. 2. Clide Edwards 1892–
      3. 3. Paule Edwards 1895–
      4. 4. Barnard Edwards 1898–
      5. 5. Aelena Edwards 1902–
      6. 6. Helen Edwards 1904–
      7. 7. Ruthe Edwards 1906–
      8. 8. Nittie Edwards 1909–
    9. 9. Mary Edwards 1880–
    10. 10. Jackson Edwards 1880–
    11. 11. Delle (Anna) Corbett 1864–1943 m. William (Bryant) Corbett 1870–1922
      1. 1. Susan (Louise (Sudie)) Corbett 1900–1957
      2. 2. Adam Corbett 1903–
      3. 3. Jessie Corbett 1910–1982
    12. 12. Zack (Z) Edwards 1861–
    13. 13. Redden (S) Edwards 1876–1930
    14. 14. Joel Edwards 1861–
  2. 2. Francis (Fanny) Edwards 1837–
  3. 3. Mary (Emily) Edwards 1839–1893 m. Franklin (Shade) Langley 1843–1932
    1. 1. Rufus (P) Langley 1870–1936 m. Anna Ford 1889– m. Georgia (Anna) Ford 1875–1946 m. Annie Ford 1871–
      1. 1. Rufus (Albert) Langley 1903–1970
      2. 2. Vance (Thomas) Langley 1901–1964
      3. 3. John Langley 1902–1976
      4. 4. Minnie Langley 1898–
    2. 2. Willie (Wiggins) Langley 1879–1941
    3. 3. Mollie (Carolyne) Langley 1874–1959
    4. 4. Pinnettie (S) Langley 1882–
    5. 5. Izilla (E.) Langley 1866– m. James Batts 1859–
    6. 6. Fannie (E.) Langley 1872–1948
    7. 7. Frank (S) Langley 1876–1959
    8. 8. Mary (C.) Langley 1874–
  4. 4. Jonas (Wesley) Edwards 1842–1904 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Wooten 1843– m. Mary (S) Owens 1859–
    1. 1. Jonas (Council) Edwards 1880–1957 m. Alice (Anna) Lewis 1880–1955
      1. 1. Kenchin (Battle) Edwards 1910–1993
      2. 2. James (Walton) Edwards 1918–1988
      3. 3. Willie (Edward Edwards) Sr 1915–1985
      4. 4. Linwood (Lee) Edwards 1913–1981
      5. 5. Sudie (Blanche) Weaver 1922–1998
      6. 6. Jonas (Arthur) Edwards 1902–1987
      7. 7. Marvin (Vann) Edwards 1908–1993
      8. 8. Elizabeth ("Lizzie") Edwards 1903–1967
      9. 9. Henry (Thaddeus) Edwards 1906–
      10. 10. Leona (E) Edwards 1904–1967
      11. 11. Joseph (Dalton) Edwards 1918–2003
      12. 12. George Edwards 1912–
      13. 13. Mary (Ann) Edwards 1923–1993
      14. 14. Mattie Edwards 1904–
      15. 15. Joseph Edwards 1900–
      16. 16. Oliva Edwards 1912–
    2. 2. William (Bennett "Buddy") Edwards 1873–1947
    3. 3. Daisy (E) Edwards 1881–1954
    4. 4. Fanny (O.) Edwards 1883–
    5. 5. Amanda (L.) Edwards 1887–1980 m. William (Curtis) Owens 1883–1967
      1. 1. Willard (G) Owens 1913–
      2. 2. Clara (B) Owens 1916–
      3. 3. Artis (J) Owens 1918–1970
      4. 4. Joseph (W) Owens 1924–1992
      5. 5. Glenn (E) Owens 1927–1998
  5. 5. John (Irving) Edwards 1849–
    1. 1. Lafayette (Thaddeus) Edwards 1863–
    2. 2. Penelope Edwards 1870–
  6. 6. Elizabeth Kellebrew 1852–1931 m. James (Franklin) Killebrew 1853–1927
    1. 1. James (Hawkins) Killibrew 1882–1927 m. Mary (Lucinda) Killebrew 1887–1968
      1. 1. Ethel (Leigh) Owens 1913–1980
      2. 2. Lyda (Mae) Bridgers 1917–1986
      3. 3. Samuel (Jasper) Killebrew 1911–1988
      4. 4. Virginia Harrell 1919–2002
      5. 5. Calvin Killebrew 1908–
      6. 6. Daisy Killebrew 1910–
    2. 2. Mamie Kellebrew 1879–1919 m. Wesley Moore 1878–1941
      1. 1. John (Alton) Moore 1908–
    3. 3. Susan (Almeta) Dilda 1884–1961 m. Jonas (Calvin) Dilda 1882–1965
      1. 1. Cladius (Jonas) Dilda 1904–1972
      2. 2. Marvin Dilda 1906–
      3. 3. Charlie Dilda 1908–
      4. 4. Eunice Dilda 1910–
    4. 4. W (J) Killibrew 1887–1987 m. Emma Moore 1891–1965
      1. 1. William (Jonas Killebrew) Jr. 1911–1991
      2. 2. Amanda (Odell) Killebrew 1914–1999
    5. 5. J (P) Killibrew 1890–1956 m. Delia Owens 1890–1967
      1. 1. Ruby (Lee Elizabeth) Gardner 1912–1996
      2. 2. Hardy (James) Killebrew 1920–1982
      3. 3. Virginia ("Gatsy") Killebrew 1915–2001
      4. 4. Earl (Patrick) Killebrew 1926–2002
    6. 6. John (Thomas) Killebrew 1873–1925 m. Lena (Sumlin) Killebrew 1882–1966
      1. 1. Pauline (Louise) Killebrew 1908–
      2. 2. Reva (Mae) Killebrew 1906–
      3. 3. John (T Killebrew) Jr. 1917–
  7. 7. Penelope Edwards 1851–1883 m. John (Daniel) Everette 1854–1926
    1. 1. Lafayette ((Fate)) Everette 1875–1929
    2. 2. Thaddeus Everette 1877–
    3. 3. Susan (Pennettie) Murray 1881–1934
  8. 8. Joel Edwards 1859–1927 m. Louise Edwards 1856–
    1. 1. John Edwards 1886–
    2. 2. Elisha Edwards 1889–
  9. 9. Rebecca ((Becky) Louise) Edwards 1841–1909 m. Gray (H.) Wooten 1849–1909
    1. 1. William (Gray) Wooten 1882–1939 m. Edie (E) Wooten 1886–1967
      1. 1. Ollin (Gold) Wooten 1927–2007
      2. 2. Curtis (Lane Wooten) Sr 1924–1997
      3. 3. Mary (Francis) Sumerlin 1921–1995 m. Amos Summerlin 1914– m. Roger (Brooks) Stanley 1916–
      4. 4. Howard (Dean) Wooten 1917–1964 m. Nannie (Rosa) Gardner 1919–1995
        1. 1. Howard (D Wooten) Jr 1937–2013
        2. 2. Barbara (Ellen) Wooten 1942–2014 m. James (Donald) Tippett 1941–2002
      5. 5. William (Jasper) Wooten 1913–1986
      6. 6. Elsie (Mae) Wooten 1919–2009
      7. 7. Addie (Louis) Wooten 1910–1939 m. Ernest Lee 1908–1970
        1. 1. Adeline (L) Lee 1927–1928
        2. 2. Evelyn (Marie Lee) Proctor 1929–2014 m. Roy (Richard) Proctor 1920–1979
      8. 8. Waddell (D.) Wooten 1905–1968 m. Ora (Lee) Tolston 1909–1990
        1. 1. Robert (Waddell) Wooten 1930–2009
      9. 9. Zebedee (K.) Wooten 1929–1930
      10. 10. Woodrow (Mitchell) Wooten 1915–1916
    2. 2. Mandy (Webb) D 1885–1920 m. Ephraim (Garrett) Webb 1877–1925
      1. 1. Lillie Cummings 1910–1977
      2. 2. John (Anna) Mayo 1909–1989
      3. 3. Nannie Webb 1905–1970 m. Henry (B) Moore 1908–
      4. 4. William (Chester) Webb 1907–1969
      5. 5. Nora Webb 1920–1923
      6. 6. Joel (Braxton) Webb 1903–1999 m. Corine Williams 1907–1975
        1. 1. Ruby (Corrine) Webb 1925–2008
        2. 2. Frank Webb 1926–1927
        3. 3. Cecil (William) Webb 1929–2003
        4. 4. Joel (Braxton) Webb 1932–1998
        5. 5. Amanda (Elizabeth) Webb 1930–2014
        6. 6. Alfred (Grey) Webb 1934–1998
        7. 7. Shelby (Dean) Proctor 1937–2011
      7. 7. Mamie (L) Webb 1906–
      8. 8. Johnanna Webb 1912–2003
      9. 9. Olivia (M) Webb 1911–
      10. 10. Nora WEBB 1920–1923
    3. 3. John (David) Wooten 1888–1966 m. Minnie (Ella) Wooten 1897–1969
      1. 1. James (Allen) Wooten 1920–2010
      2. 2. Eugene Wooten 1922–1962
      3. 3. Thomas (Edward) Wooten 1915–1997
      4. 4. Ella (Nora) Andrews 1917–2009
      5. 5. Allene (Ray) Wooten 1928–2002
      6. 6. Alma (Ruth) Wooten 1925–2008
      7. 7. Ida (Rebecca) Wooten 1923–1998
      8. 8. David (Earl) Wooten 1918–2000
      9. 9. William (Walton) Wooten 1919–1920
      10. 10. James Wooten 1930–1930
      11. 11. John (David) Wooten 1929–2012

Joel Edwards's Timeline

10 Records

1810
June 1810
Birth of Joel Edwards in North Carolina
North Carolina
1840
1840
Age 30
Joel Edwards resided here in District 8, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
District 8, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 40
Joel Edwards resided here in Northern Division, Randolph, North Carolina, USA
Northern Division, Randolph, North Carolina, USA
1857
1857
Age 47
Joel Edwards - Probate in Northampton, North Carolina, USA
Northampton, North Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 50
Joel Edwards resided here in Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 60
Joel Edwards resided here in Otter Creek, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Otter Creek, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 70
Joel Edwards resided here in Hillsboro, Orange, North Carolina, USA
Hillsboro, Orange, North Carolina, USA
1890
December 1890
Age 80
Death of Joel Edwards in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, USA
Edgecombe County, North Carolina, USA
1890
19 Dec 1890
Age 80
Joel Edwards - Probate in Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
1891
1891
Age 81
Joel Edwards - Probate in Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: June 1810
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Deaths
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Auters Creek, Edgecombe, North Carolina; Roll: 962; Family History Film: 1254962; Page: 205C; Enumeration District: 067; Image: 0691
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Otter Creek, Edgecombe, North Carolina; Image: 158952
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina; Roll: M432_629; Page: 139A; Image: 284
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina; Roll: M653_896; Page: 201; Image: 401; Family History Library Film: 803896
    [6] North Carolina, Deaths
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: District 8, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: District 8, Edgecombe, North Carolina; Roll: 360; Page: 29; Image: 63; Family History Library Film: 0018094

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Northern Division, Randolph, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina; Roll: M432_629; Page: 139A; Image: 284

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina; Roll: M653_896; Page: 201; Image: 401; Family History Library Film: 803896

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Otter Creek, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Otter Creek, Edgecombe, North Carolina; Image: 158952

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Hillsboro, Orange, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Auters Creek, Edgecombe, North Carolina; Roll: 962; Family History Film: 1254962; Page: 205C; Enumeration District: 067; Image: 0691

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: December 1890
    Event Place: Edgecombe County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1663-1978; Estate Papers, 1748-1917 (Edgecombe County, North Carolina); Author: North Carolina. Division of Archives and History; Probate Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina
    [2] North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1730-1961; Indexes, 1760-1961; Author: North Carolina. Superior Court (Edgecombe County); Probate Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina
    [3] North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1663-1978; Estate Papers, 1748-1917 (Edgecombe County, North Carolina); Author: North Carolina. Division of Archives and History (Raleigh, North Carolina); Probate Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Crisp, Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1857
    Event Place: Northampton, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 19 Dec 1890
    Event Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1663-1978; Estate Papers, 1748-1917 (Edgecombe County, North Carolina); Author: North Carolina. Division of Archives and History; Probate Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina
    [2] North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1730-1961; Indexes, 1760-1961; Author: North Carolina. Superior Court (Edgecombe County); Probate Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1663-1978; Estate Papers, 1748-1917 (Edgecombe County, North Carolina); Author: North Carolina. Division of Archives and History (Raleigh, North Carolina); Probate Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina
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