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Johnathan Edwards 1855–1920 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Oct 1855

Birth Location: Powell, Kentucky, United States

Death Date: 01 Nov 1920

Death Location: Powell County, Kentucky, USA

Father: David Edwards

Mother: Pahenia Wasson

Spouse(s): Mahale Murphy, Eviline Edwards, Mahala Edwards

Children(s): Ike Edwards, Malinda Edwards, Sarah Ashley, Lou Edwards, George Edwards, Milison Ashley

The story of Johnathan Edwards began in 1855 in Powell, Kentucky, United States. In 1880, Johnathan Edwards established residence. In 1900, Johnathan Edwards resided in Torrent, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA. Johnathan Edwards married Eviline Edwards, Mahala Jane Edwards, Mahale Murphy, and had children including George Edwards, Ike Edwards, Lou E Edwards, Malinda Edwards, Milison Ashley, Sarah Ashley. Johnathan Edwards passed away in 1920 in Powell County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Johnathan Edwards began in 1855 in Powell, Kentucky, United States.
  • In 1880, Johnathan Edwards established residence.
  • In 1900, Johnathan Edwards resided in Torrent, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA.
  • Johnathan Edwards married Eviline Edwards, Mahala Jane Edwards, Mahale Murphy, and had children including George Edwards, Ike Edwards, Lou E Edwards, Malinda Edwards, Milison Ashley, Sarah Ashley.
  • Johnathan Edwards passed away in 1920 in Powell County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Johnathan Edwards's Ancestors

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Johnathan Edwards
1855–1920
Birth Place: Powell, Kentucky, United States
Parents
David Washington Edwards
1834–
Virginia, USA
Pahenia (Caroline) Wasson
1831–1896
North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
John (Edwards) ⚠
1788–1870
Maine, USA
Sarah (Nelson) ⚠
1803–1876
Wythe, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Mary Steavens
1741–
David Nelson
1771–1856
Nancy
1848–1929
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Nelson
1750–1823
Elizabeth Barrington
1750–1823
John Styron
1740–1823
Esther Nelson
1744–1823

Johnathan Edwards's Descendants

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Johnathan Edwards (30 Oct 1855–01 Nov 1920) m. Mahale Murphy (9 April 1852–28 November 1904) m. Eviline Edwards (Abt. 1850–) m. Mahala (Jane) Edwards (14 Dec 1852–18 March 1933)
  1. 1. Ike Edwards 1890–1994 m. Minnie Edwards 1894–1969
    1. 1. Paul (Eugene) Edwards 1933–1997
    2. 2. Chester Edwards 1916–1916
    3. 3. Mary (Jane) Edwards 1914–1992
    4. 4. Ruth Edwards 1918–1984
    5. 5. Omer Edwards 1922–1948
    6. 6. Chester Ashley 1916–1916
    7. 7. Allie (Francis) Edwards 1914–1994 m. Saloman Arnold 1910–
    8. 8. Ester Edwards 1920–
    9. 9. Pauliine Edwards 1926–
  2. 2. Malinda Edwards 1882–
  3. 3. Sarah Ashley 1884–1947 m. Flem Ashley 1876–
    1. 1. Youles Ashley 1915–
  4. 4. Lou (E) Edwards 1889–1937
  5. 5. George Edwards 1883–
  6. 6. Milison Ashley 1879–1942

Johnathan Edwards's Timeline

5 Records

1855
30 Oct 1855
Birth of Johnathan Edwards in Powell, Kentucky, United States
Powell, Kentucky, United States
1880
1880
Age 25
Johnathan Edwards resided here
None
1900
1900
Age 45
Johnathan Edwards resided here in Torrent, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
Torrent, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 55
Johnathan Edwards resided here in Rogers Chapel, Powell, Kentucky, USA
Rogers Chapel, Powell, Kentucky, USA
1920
01 Nov 1920
Age 65
Death of Johnathan Edwards in Middlefork, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
Middlefork, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Oct 1855
    Event Place: Powell, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Torrent, Wolfe, Kentucky; Roll: 555; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0095; FHL microfilm: 1240555
    [2] Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 4, Powell, Kentucky
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Rogers Chapel, Powell, Kentucky; Roll: T624_500; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0191; FHL microfilm: 1374513
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Record Source: Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 4, Powell, Kentucky

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Torrent, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Torrent, Wolfe, Kentucky; Roll: 555; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0095; FHL microfilm: 1240555

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Rogers Chapel, Powell, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Rogers Chapel, Powell, Kentucky; Roll: T624_500; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0191; FHL microfilm: 1374513

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 01 Nov 1920
    Event Place: Middlefork, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Powell County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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