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Martha Rufina Edwards 1806–1890 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 May 1806

Birth Location: North Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: 26 February 1890

Death Location: Bald Creek, Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: James Roland

Mother: Sarah Robertson

Spouse(s): John Edwards

Children(s): John Edwards, Cornelius Edwards, Martha Edward, Thomas Edward, James Edward

In 1806, Martha Rufina Edwards entered the world in North Carolina, United States of America, born to James Henry Halley Roland And Sarah Mary Emily Robertson. In 1870, Martha Rufina Edwards resided in Egypt, Yancey, North Carolina, USA. Martha Rufina Edwards married John Edwards, and had children including Cornelius W Edwards, James M Edward, John W Edwards, Martha J Edward, Thomas H Edward. Martha Rufina Edwards passed away in 1890 in Bald Creek, Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1806, Martha Rufina Edwards entered the world in North Carolina, United States of America, born to James Henry Halley Roland And Sarah Mary Emily Robertson.
  • In 1870, Martha Rufina Edwards resided in Egypt, Yancey, North Carolina, USA.
  • Martha Rufina Edwards married John Edwards, and had children including Cornelius W Edwards, James M Edward, John W Edwards, Martha J Edward, Thomas H Edward.
  • Martha Rufina Edwards passed away in 1890 in Bald Creek, Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Martha Edwards's Ancestors

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Martha Edwards
1806–1890
Birth Place: North Carolina, United States of America
Parents
James Henry Halley Roland
1777–1860
Burke County, North Carolina, USA
Sarah (Mary Emily) Robertson
1775–1860
Franklin County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Elizabeth Kern
1759–1844
Jamestown, James, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Catherine Engen
1738–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Martha Edwards's Descendants

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Martha (Rufina) Edwards (11 May 1806–26 February 1890) m. John Edwards (3 April 1800–27 February 1897)
  1. 1. John (W.) Edwards 1856–1944 m. Myra Hensley 1861–1937
    1. 1. James (Earnest) Edwards 1889–1969 m. Lennie Edwards 1893–1986
      1. 1. Clay (Earl) Edwards 1919–1988
      2. 2. Celoise Edwards 1924–
      3. 3. Jack Edwards 1927–1995
      4. 4. Solon Edwards 1932–2003
      5. 5. Fay Edwards 1913–2003 m. Byrd McIntosh 1913–1988
        1. 1. J (B) McIntosh 1934–1934
      6. 6. Jay (William) Edwards 1915–1984
      7. 7. Ruby Edwards 1917–2012
    2. 2. Bertha Hilemon 1886–1976
    3. 3. Hattie (L) Edwards 1880–1980
    4. 4. Cora Higgins 1895–1965 m. Hiram (W) Higgins 1892–
      1. 1. William (E) Higgins 1920–
      2. 2. Mc (Rae) Higgins 1922–
    5. 5. Minnie (V) Edwards 1884–
    6. 6. Ida (F) Edwards 1893–
    7. 7. Cornelius (G.) Edwards 1879–
  2. 2. Cornelius (W.) Edwards 1837–1918
  3. 3. Martha (J) Edward 1857–
  4. 4. Thomas (H) Edward 1861–
  5. 5. James (M) Edward 1864–

Martha Edwards's Timeline

3 Records

1806
11 May 1806
Birth of Martha Rufina Edwards in North Carolina, United States of America
North Carolina, United States of America
1870
1870
Age 64
Martha Rufina Edwards resided here in Egypt, Yancey, North Carolina, USA
Egypt, Yancey, North Carolina, USA
1890
26 February 1890
Age 84
Death of Martha Rufina Edwards in Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America
Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 May 1806
    Event Place: North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Egypt, Yancey, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1166; Page: 793B; Family History Library Film: 552665
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Egypt, Yancey, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Egypt, Yancey, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1166; Page: 793B; Family History Library Film: 552665

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 February 1890
    Event Place: Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bald Creek, Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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