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Joseph Edwards 1885–1927 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Mar 1885

Birth Location: Kentucky

Death Date: 15 Feb 1927

Death Location: United States

Father: John Edwards

Mother: Susan Hatfield

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Ward

Children(s): Roy Edwards, Oscar Edwards, Junior Edwards, Thelma Edwards, Gilbert Edwards, Lester Edwards, Romey Edwards, Warren Edwards

The story of Joseph Edwards began in 1885 in Kentucky. In 1900, Joseph Edwards resided in Magisterial District 2, Johnson, Kentucky, USA. In 1910, Joseph Edwards resided in Lee, Mingo, West Virginia, USA. Joseph Edwards married Elizabeth Lizzie Ward, and had children including Gilbert Edwards, Junior Edwards, Lester Edwards, Oscar Edwards, Romey W Edwards, Roy E Edwards, Thelma Edwards, Warren Edwards. Joseph Edwards passed away in 1927 in United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Joseph Edwards began in 1885 in Kentucky.
  • In 1900, Joseph Edwards resided in Magisterial District 2, Johnson, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1910, Joseph Edwards resided in Lee, Mingo, West Virginia, USA.
  • Joseph Edwards married Elizabeth Lizzie Ward, and had children including Gilbert Edwards, Junior Edwards, Lester Edwards, Oscar Edwards, Romey W Edwards, Roy E Edwards, Thelma Edwards, Warren Edwards.
  • Joseph Edwards passed away in 1927 in United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joseph Edwards's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Edwards
1885–1927
Birth Place: Kentucky
Parents
John W. Edwards
1860–
Kentucky
Susan (Ardella) Hatfield
1865–1938
Kentucky
Grandparents
Owen Hatfield
1819–1888
Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
Alla West
1830–1869
New York, United States
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Hatfield
1793–1874
Mary Franklin
1800–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Joseph Edwards's Descendants

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Joseph Edwards (Mar 1885–15 Feb 1927) m. Elizabeth ("Lizzie") Ward (abt 1886–)
  1. 1. Roy (E) Edwards 1903–1969 m. Mary Fields 1905–
    1. 1. Clifford Edwards 1928–1945
  2. 2. Oscar Edwards 1908– m. Opal Gerlach 1911–
  3. 3. Junior Edwards 1911– m. Cora (Huffman) Johnson 1908–
  4. 4. Thelma Edwards 1912–
  5. 5. Gilbert Edwards 1914–
  6. 6. Lester Edwards 1918–
  7. 7. Romey (W) Edwards 1920–1985 m. Ruth (Delores) Savage 1925–2009
  8. 8. Warren Edwards 1923–

Joseph Edwards's Timeline

6 Records

1885
Mar 1885
Birth of Joseph Edwards in Kentucky
Kentucky
1900
1900
Age 15
Joseph Edwards resided here in Magisterial District 2, Johnson, Kentucky, USA
Magisterial District 2, Johnson, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 25
Joseph Edwards resided here in Lee, Mingo, West Virginia, USA
Lee, Mingo, West Virginia, USA
1914
1914
Age 29
Joseph Edwards resided here
None
1920
1920
Age 35
Joseph Edwards resided here in Louisa, Lawrence, Kentucky, USA
Louisa, Lawrence, Kentucky, USA
1927
15 Feb 1927
Age 42
Death of Joseph Edwards in Mercer, West Virginia, United States
Mercer, West Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Mar 1885
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Magisterial District 2, Johnson, Kentucky; Roll: 534; Page: 23B; Enumeration District: 0039; FHL microfilm: 1240534
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Louisa, Lawrence, Kentucky; Roll: T625_575; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 128; Image: 886
    [3] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lee, Mingo, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1688; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0148; FHL microfilm: 1375701
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Freeburn, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: T625_596; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 133

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Magisterial District 2, Johnson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Magisterial District 2, Johnson, Kentucky; Roll: 534; Page: 23B; Enumeration District: 0039; FHL microfilm: 1240534

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Lee, Mingo, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lee, Mingo, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1688; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0148; FHL microfilm: 1375701

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1914
    Record Source: West Virginia, Births Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Louisa, Lawrence, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Louisa, Lawrence, Kentucky; Roll: T625_575; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 128; Image: 886
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Freeburn, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: T625_596; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 133

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Feb 1927
    Event Place: Mercer, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source: West Virginia, Deaths Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: West Virginia, Deaths Index

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