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Leland Opal Edwards 1923–1994 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Aug 1923

Birth Location: Robertson County, Tennessee, United States of America

Death Date: Feb 12, 1994

Death Location: Old Hickory, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Roy Edwards

Mother: Ruby Edwards

Spouse(s): Gillie Jr

Children(s):

In 1923, Leland Opal Edwards entered the world in Robertson County, Tennessee, United States of America, born to Roy Gaston Edwards And Ruby Edwards. In 1930, Leland Opal Edwards resided in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA. In 1935, Leland Opal Edwards resided in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee. Leland Opal Edwards married Gillie Weaver Jr. Leland Opal Edwards passed away in 1994 in Old Hickory, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1923, Leland Opal Edwards entered the world in Robertson County, Tennessee, United States of America, born to Roy Gaston Edwards And Ruby Edwards.
  • In 1930, Leland Opal Edwards resided in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1935, Leland Opal Edwards resided in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee.
  • Leland Opal Edwards married Gillie Weaver Jr.
  • Leland Opal Edwards passed away in 1994 in Old Hickory, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Leland Edwards's Ancestors

Self
Leland Edwards
1923–1994
Birth Place: Robertson County, Tennessee, United States of America
Parents
Roy Gaston Edwards
1887–1972
Tennessee
Ruby Edwards
1890–1972
Allensville, Clark, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
William (Henry) Edwards
1852–1934
Simpson County, Kentucky, USA
Virginia (A) Edwards
1857–1920
Robertson County, Tennessee, United States of America
James (William) Bibb
1860–1924
Allensville, Todd County, Kentucky, United States of America
Ella (Edna) Rust
1870–1942
Robertson Co, TN
Great-Grandparents
Clayton Edwards
1818–1900
Pantha Stark
1834–1884
Tomas Bibb
1835–
Collie Barssean
1842–
Thomas Rust
1838–
Sarah Highsmith
1844–1921
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jeremiah Edwards
1791–1826
Martha Johnson
1792–1838
James Bibb
1804–1892
Anna Anderson
1811–1878
Elijah Highsmith
1804–1880
Teresa Mason
1813–

Leland Edwards's Timeline

8 Records

1923
26 Aug 1923
Birth of Leland Opal Edwards in Robertson County, Tennessee, United States of America
Robertson County, Tennessee, United States of America
1930
1930
Age 7
Leland Opal Edwards resided here in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA
Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA
1935
1935
Age 12
Leland Opal Edwards resided here in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
1940
1940
Age 17
Leland Opal Edwards resided here in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA
Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA
1957
1957
Age 34
Leland Opal Edwards resided here in Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Nashville, Tennessee, USA
1993
1993
Age 70
Leland Opal Edwards resided here in Nashville, TN
Nashville, TN
1994
7 February 1994
Age 71
Death of Leland Opal Edwards in Davidson County, Tennessee, United States of America
Davidson County, Tennessee, United States of America
1994
Feb 12, 1994
Age 71
Death of Leland Opal Edwards in Davidson County, Tennessee, United States of America
Davidson County, Tennessee, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Aug 1923
    Event Place: Robertson County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Coffee, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03882; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 16-20
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03975; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 99-129
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 408-20-1162; Issue State: Tennessee; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0063; FHL microfilm: 2341976
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0063; FHL microfilm: 2341976

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Coffee, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03882; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 16-20
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03975; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 99-129

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Coffee, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03882; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 16-20
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03975; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 99-129

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1957
    Event Place: Nashville, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1993
    Event Place: Nashville, TN
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 9 Feb 1994
    Event Place: Nashville, Tennessee
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Tennessean - 9 Feb 1994 - Page Page 13, Tennessean February 9, 1994 9 Feb 1994

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 February 1994
    Event Place: Davidson County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 408-20-1162; Issue State: Tennessee; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Feb 12, 1994
    Event Place: Davidson County, Tennessee, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Old Hickory, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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