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Johnathan Edwards 1778–1860 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1778

Birth Location: Middleboro, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: 15 April 1860

Death Location: Richmond, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

Father: David Edwards

Mother: Deborah Clark

Spouse(s): Mary Edwards

Children(s): George Edwards, Jonathan Edwards, Rodolphus Edwards, James Edwards, Irene Edwards, Avery Edwards, Harriet Edwards

The story of Johnathan Edwards began in 1778 in Middleboro, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA. Johnathan Edwards married Mary Edwards, Polly Copps, and had children including Avery Buell Edwards, George J Edwards, Harriet Edwards, Irene Rich Edwards, James Hubbard Edwards, Jonathan Judson Edwards, Rodolphus Clark Edwards. Johnathan Edwards passed away in 1860 in Richmond, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Johnathan Edwards began in 1778 in Middleboro, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA.
  • Johnathan Edwards married Mary Edwards, Polly Copps, and had children including Avery Buell Edwards, George J Edwards, Harriet Edwards, Irene Rich Edwards, James Hubbard Edwards, Jonathan Judson Edwards, Rodolphus Clark Edwards.
  • Johnathan Edwards passed away in 1860 in Richmond, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

David Edwards
1749–1815
Birth Location: Wareham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
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Deborah Clark
1752–1839
Birth Location: Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
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Spouses(s)

Mary Edwards
1786–1865
Birth Location: Putney, Windham County, Vermont, USA
ME

Children(s)

George Edwards
1807–1863
Birth Location: Richmond,Vermont.
GE
Jonathan Edwards
1811–1856
Birth Location: Thompsonville Conn
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Rodolphus Edwards
1813–1870
Birth Location: Montpelier, VT
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James Edwards
1812–1878
Birth Location: Montpelier, Washington County, Vermont, USA
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Irene Edwards
1828–1878
Birth Location: Montpelier, Washington, Vermont, United States
IE
Avery Edwards
1818–1899
Birth Location: Montpelier, Washington, Vermont, USA
AE
Harriet Edwards
1808–1892
Birth Location: Montpelier, Washington, Vermont, USA
HE

Johnathan Edwards's Ancestors

Self
Johnathan Edwards
1778–1860
Birth Place: Middleboro, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
David Edwards
1749–1815
Wareham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Deborah Clark
1752–1839
Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Samuel Edwards
1710–1752
Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Rebecca Burgess
1713–1752
Wareham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
John Clark
1727–1790
Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Deborah Doty
1731–1772
Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Edwards
1686–1784
Desire
1683–1721
Ebenezer Sr.
1673–1750
Mercy Lombard
1673–1753
Cornelius Clark
1698–1783
Elizabeth. Tobey
1697–1729
Barnabas Doty
1707–1759
Sarah Turner
1711–1779
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Sr.
1644–1697
Sarah Woodin
1657–1734
John Clarke
1656–1727
Ellis Doty
1677–1728
Elinor Oblong
1685–1744
Thomas Turner
1680–1792

Johnathan Edwards's Descendants

1.
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Johnathan Edwards (1778–15 April 1860) m. Mary Edwards (20 September 1786–7 November 1865)
  1. 1. George (J.) Edwards 1807–1863 m. Sophia Burr 1808–1890
    1. 1. Alvira Edwards 1838–1903 m. George Howard 1843–
      1. 1. Harmon Howard 1866–1933 m. Seraph (N) Hilton 1867–
        1. 1. Ralph (George) Howard 1886–
    2. 2. Ashel (Burr) Edwards 1834–1898 m. Marion Hannah 1834–1913
      1. 1. George (Jarvis) Edwards 1866–1934 m. Laura (Blanche) Hodges 1865–1896
        1. 1. Ruth (M) Edwards 1896–1972 m. Fawcett ("Foy" Willliam) Porter 1894–1955
        2. 2. Harold (Hodges) Edwards 1890–1950 m. Josephine (R) Holton 1900–1951
      2. 2. Henry (Oakes) Edwards 1865–1920 m. Leona (Ann) Williams 1867–1958
        1. 1. Robert (Burr) Edwards 1897–1970 m. Gertrude Porter 1898–1987
      3. 3. Willam (Burr) Edwards 1868–1917
      4. 4. George (William) Edwards 1862–1935
    3. 3. Malama Edwards 1833–1853
    4. 4. H. Edwards 1825–1898 m. William (Floyd) Barney 1824–1899
      1. 1. Walter (Carl) Barney 1868–1896
      2. 2. Eva (Melvina) Barney 1852–1853
      3. 3. Babe Barney 1871–1872
      4. 4. George (Matthew) Barney 1851–1937 m. Nellie (E) Dailey 1860–1947
      5. 5. Clifford (Augustus) Barney 1853–1922 m. Elizabeth (Iona) Place 1858–1930
        1. 1. Clyde (C.) Barney 1881–1901
      6. 6. William (Clark) Barney 1855–1908 m. Ella Royce 1865–1941
        1. 1. Hazel (Maud) Barney 1899–1993 m. Ross (Almon) Rowley 1897–1991
        2. 2. Lyle (Clifford) Barney 1890–1969 m. Mae (Chrestine) VanHoff 1894–1978
        3. 3. Carl (Willis) Barney 1891–1954 m. Pearl (B) McKissick 1896–1991
        4. 4. Ruth (Helen) Barney 1897–1991
        5. 5. Matthew (J.) Barney 1902–1950 m. Myrtle (Doris) Sanford 1905–1977 m. Grace (Elizabeth) Platt 1908–1930
      7. 7. Adaline (Mary) Barney 1860–1904 m. Willard (Elliot) Flagg 1855–1951
        1. 1. Dora (Bertha) Flagg 1887–1964 m. Elton (Walbridge) Fish 1887–1971
        2. 2. Herbert (Floyd) Flagg 1892–1940 m. Mildred (N.) Flagg 1902–1973
      8. 8. Lawrence (B) Barney 1863–1906
      9. 9. James (Ira) Barney 1869–1936 m. Edith (Emily) Hamlin 1870–1940
        1. 1. Doris (Elaine) Barney 1899–1980 m. George (Wallace) Evans 1891–1944
        2. 2. Adelene (Frances) Barney 1908–1992 m. Clyde (Alvah Richards) Jr 1907–1954
      10. 10. Clyde (Earl) Barney 1869–1894
      11. 11. Burr (Edwards) Barney 1857–1928 m. Cora (Elizabeth) Hauver 1864–1946
      12. 12. Frances (Adelaide) Barney 1850–1922 m. James Martin 1841–1918
        1. 1. Maude (S.) Martin 1879–1931
        2. 2. Mabel Martin 1879–1939 m. Isaac (Frederick) Robinson 1870–1952 m. George (Whinford) Durfee 1875–1934
        3. 3. Myrtle (Helen) Martin 1884–1960 m. Leverette (Cutler) Conant 1886–1942
    5. 5. Caira (Sophia) Edwards 1838–1903 m. Rodney (Charles) Gloyd 1866–1936
    6. 6. George (Albert) Edwards 1843–1929 m. Ellen (M) Howe 1844–1926
      1. 1. Caira (Louise) Edwards 1866–1931 m. Rodney (C) Gloyd 1867–1936
      2. 2. Ada (Bessie) Edwards 1880–1942 m. Albert (H) Chandler 1867–1937
        1. 1. Austin (Edwards) Chandler 1907–1962 m. Wanda (Monica) Bucko 1915–1974
        2. 2. Ellen (E) Chandler 1921–2008 m. Wesley (Edson Brown) Jr. 1919–1998
      3. 3. Frank (Howe) Edwards 1874–1928 m. Minnie (Gertrude) Sornborger 1874–1958
        1. 1. Albert (Brace) Edwards 1902–1965 m. Mildred (F) Edwards 1920–1974
        2. 2. Laura (E) Edwards 1909–1998
        3. 3. Frances (Helen) Edwards 1904–1968 m. Carl (John) Samsel 1894–1977
        4. 4. David (Alden) Edwards 1911–1994 m. Grace Smith 1909–2001
      4. 4. Harriet (A) Edwards 1868–1952
      5. 5. Emma Edwards 1868–
    7. 7. Clark (R) Edwards 1836–
    8. 8. Ellen Edwards 1841–
    9. 9. Mary (Ann) Edwards 1848–1852
    10. 10. Harrison (W) Edwards 1851–
    11. 11. Avery (Wilbur) Edwards 1846–1912 m. Francis (Eunice) Towers 1848–1926
      1. 1. Charles (Safford) Edwards 1872–1944 m. Hattie (Jane) Corse 1870–1933 m. Grace (S) Celly 1882– m. Martha (Abby Lymonds) Atkinson 1869–1914
        1. 1. John (Howard) Edwards 1894–1957 m. Mary (Josephine) Neddo 1886–1968
        2. 2. Tere (Cauline) Edwards 1909–
        3. 3. Wayne (W) Edwards 1918–2003
      2. 2. Emma (F) Edwards 1871–1940
      3. 3. Maud Edwards 1872–1949 m. Benjamin (M.) Thurston 1875–1916
      4. 4. Marion Edwards 1877–1942 m. William (Sherman) Payne 1866–1920
        1. 1. Melba Payne 1897–1966 m. John (Benjamin) McCuin 1895–1966
        2. 2. Frances (Charlotte) Payne 1898–1979 m. Ernest (Leroy) Blanchard 1892–1959
        3. 3. Blanche (Helen) Payne 1900–1980
      5. 5. Grace (Lena) Edwards 1879–1949 m. Walter (Howard) Grace 1876–1938
        1. 1. Stuart (Ellis) Grace 1902–1969 m. Alvina (Hill) Brown 1911–
        2. 2. Robert (Edwards) Grace 1910–1957
        3. 3. Norma (Ethelwyn) Grace 1915–1934
      6. 6. Clark (Burr) Edwards 1890–1942 m. Beulah (Lamb) Gee 1901–
        1. 1. Jacqueline (Mae) Edwards 1924–2007
      7. 7. Ellis (B.) Edwards 1866–1896
      8. 8. Earl (H) Edwards 1875–1948 m. Lena Kester 1880–1910
        1. 1. Gladys (L) Edwards 1903–1986 m. Ralph (G) Taft 1898–1963
        2. 2. Helen (Bernice) Edwards 1906–
      9. 9. Harry (A) Edwards 1884–1906
      10. 10. Iris Edwards 1886–1961 m. Max (C) Bessey 1885–
        1. 1. Virginia (Edwards) Bessey 1909–1985 m. John (Daniel) Harrison 1907–
    12. 12. Amelia Edwards 1840–
  2. 2. Jonathan (Judson) Edwards 1811–1856 m. Rowena Sabin 1810–1889
    1. 1. Alma Edwards 1850–1918 m. Leroy (Monroe) Bingham 1845–1911
      1. 1. Royal (Edwards) Bingham 1885–1941 m. Florence Barlow 1885–1952
        1. 1. Ruth Bingham 1918–2005 m. Robert (Walter) Stevens 1914–
        2. 2. Royal (Edwards Bingham) Jr 1920–1995 m. Dorothy (P) Bingham 1920–2010
      2. 2. Ana (B) Bingham 1878–1942
      3. 3. William Bingham 1883–1883
      4. 4. Henry (Leroy) Bingham 1872–1929 m. Amy Griffith 1892–1979
        1. 1. Elizabeth (Bolling) Bingham 1918–1993
        2. 2. Ray Bingham 1917–2004 m. Anita (Lillian) Kittell 1914–1992
        3. 3. Ann Bingham 1920–2011 m. Fred (L) Wellman 1920–
      5. 5. Mary (Alma) Bingham 1873–1884
    2. 2. Eugene (Jonathan) Edwards 1856–1865
    3. 3. William (Clark) Edwards 1839–1882
    4. 4. Henry Edwards 1840–1843
  3. 3. Rodolphus (Clark) Edwards 1813–1870
  4. 4. James (Hubbard) Edwards 1812–1878 m. Maria Noble 1817–1872
  5. 5. Irene (Rich) Edwards 1828–1878 m. James (Davis) Pattee 1830–1882
    1. 1. Katherine (Ella) Lamb 1859–1906 m. Charles (Washington) Bingham 1849–1916 m. Henry Lamb 1859–1920
      1. 1. Charles (Arthur) Bingham 1884– m. Louise Bingham 1886–1971
      2. 2. Charlotte (Ethel) Bingham 1883–1948 m. Vern (C) Pierce 1876–
        1. 1. Niles (Vernon) Pierce 1914–
        2. 2. Erle (Bingham) Pierce 1899–
        3. 3. Vaun (C) Pierce 1905–
        4. 4. Inez (E) Pierce 1912–
        5. 5. Harry (W) Pierce 1919–
        6. 6. Miles (E) Pierce 1917–
      3. 3. Garth (Elsmere) Bingham 1889–1962
      4. 4. Channing (Earl) Bingham 1886–1894
    2. 2. Mary (M) Pattee 1863–1905 m. Alexander (N) Newton 1854–1926
    3. 3. Harriette (Ann) Whitcomb 1865–1952 m. George (H) Whitcomb 1857–1922
      1. 1. Juliette (F.) Whitcomb 1890–1947 m. Fred (J) Lind 1892–
      2. 2. Fred Whitcomb 1900–1964
      3. 3. Harold (W.) Whitcomb 1910–1960
      4. 4. George (Alexander) Whitcomb 1902–1994
      5. 5. Loma Whitcomb 1897–1972 m. George (Nelson) Brown 1893–
      6. 6. Mary (Laura) Whitcomb 1892–1979 m. Clayton (James) Whalon 1894–1942
    4. 4. Avery (E) Pattee 1867–1867
    5. 5. Robert (W) Pattee 1870–1896
    6. 6. Mary Pettis 1864–
    7. 7. Hattie Pettis 1866–
    8. 8. Avery (E.) Pattee 1868–1868
    9. 9. Mary (M.) Newton 1883–1905
  6. 6. Avery (Buell) Edwards 1818–1899 m. Mary (Ann) Kimball 1829–1868
    1. 1. Adeline Edwards 1860–1922 m. Louis (Jack) Paris 1864–1930
      1. 1. Louis (Olden) Paris 1901–1985
    2. 2. James (W.) Edwards 1852–1921
    3. 3. Mary (A.) Edwards 1853–1854
    4. 4. Thomas (E.) Edwards 1854–1856
    5. 5. George (Kimball) Edwards 1858–
    6. 6. Ellis B.Edwards 1865–1896
  7. 7. Harriet Edwards 1808–1892 m. Jonathan Fay 1804–1890
    1. 1. Juliette Fay 1831–1874 m. Fred Whitcomb 1823–1864
      1. 1. Frederick (S) Whitcomb 1852–1923 m. Martha (Elda) Patterson 1852–
      2. 2. George (H) Whitcomb 1857–1922 m. Harriette (Ann) Whitcomb 1865–1952
      3. 3. Joshy Whitcomb 1860–1865
      4. 4. John (Fay) Whitcomb 1863–1900 m. Hattie (Frances) Williams 1864–

Johnathan Edwards's Timeline

9 Records

1761
14 Jun 1761
Johnathan Edwards was baptized
None
1778
ABT 1778
Birth of Johnathan Edwards in Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts
1778
1778
Birth of Johnathan Edwards in Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
1778
1778
Birth of Johnathan Edwards in Middleboro, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA
Middleboro, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA
1840
1840
Age 62
Johnathan Edwards resided here in Richmond, Chittenden, Vermont, USA
Richmond, Chittenden, Vermont, USA
1850
1850
Age 72
Johnathan Edwards resided here in Richmond, Chittenden, Vermont, USA
Richmond, Chittenden, Vermont, USA
1860
15 APR 1860
Age 82
Death of Johnathan Edwards in Richmond, Chittenden, Vermont
Richmond, Chittenden, Vermont
1860
15 Apr 1860
Age 82
Death of Johnathan Edwards in Richmond, Chittenden, Vermont, United States
Richmond, Chittenden, Vermont, United States
1860
15 April 1860
Age 82
Death of Johnathan Edwards in Richmond, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
Richmond, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: ABT 1778
    Event Place: Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Vermont, Vital Records
    [3] U.S., Federal Census Mortality Schedules Index, 1850-1880
    [4] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book of the Charter Members of the DAR Vol 079
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Richmond, Chittenden, Vermont; Roll: M432_923; Page: 65B; Image: 136
    [6] Massachusetts, Death Records, New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vital Records, 1840–1911
    [7] Massachusetts, Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Vital Records of Rochester, Massachusetts to the Year 1850

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1778
    Event Place: Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1778
    Event Place: Middleboro, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 14 Jun 1761
    Record Source: Massachusetts, Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Vital Records of Rochester, Massachusetts to the Year 1850

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Richmond, Chittenden, Vermont, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Richmond, Chittenden, Vermont; Roll: 541; Page: 120; Family History Library Film: 0027439

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Richmond, Chittenden, Vermont, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Richmond, Chittenden, Vermont; Roll: M432_923; Page: 65B; Image: 136

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 APR 1860
    Event Place: Richmond, Chittenden, Vermont
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Vermont, Vital Records
    [3] U.S., Federal Census Mortality Schedules Index, 1850-1880
    [4] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book of the Charter Members of the DAR Vol 079

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Apr 1860
    Event Place: Richmond, Chittenden, Vermont, United States

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 April 1860
    Event Place: Richmond, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Richmond, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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