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Martha Ella Johnson Edwards 1875–1964 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 February 1875

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 9 February 1964

Death Location: Rocky Mount, Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: James Johnson

Mother: Mary Johnson

Spouse(s): George Edwards

Children(s): George Edwards, Vira Thomas

The story of Martha Ella Johnson Edwards began in 1875 in North Carolina. In 1880, Martha Ella Johnson Edwards resided in Brinkleyville, Halifax, North Carolina, USA. In 1935, Martha Ella Johnson Edwards resided in Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina. Martha Ella Johnson Edwards married George Ellis Edwards, and had children including George Douglas Edwards, Vira Ellis Edwards Thomas. Martha Ella Johnson Edwards passed away in 1964 in Rocky Mount, Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Martha Ella Johnson Edwards began in 1875 in North Carolina.
  • In 1880, Martha Ella Johnson Edwards resided in Brinkleyville, Halifax, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1935, Martha Ella Johnson Edwards resided in Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina.
  • Martha Ella Johnson Edwards married George Ellis Edwards, and had children including George Douglas Edwards, Vira Ellis Edwards Thomas.
  • Martha Ella Johnson Edwards passed away in 1964 in Rocky Mount, Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Martha Edwards's Ancestors

Self
Martha Edwards
1875–1964
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
James Douglas or J D Johnson
1850–
North Carolina
Mary (A. Dixon) Johnson
1839–
North Carolina
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Martha Edwards's Descendants

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Martha (Ella Johnson) Edwards (12 February 1875–9 February 1964) m. George (Ellis) Edwards (14 November 1876–20 April 1967)
  1. 1. George (Douglas) Edwards 1915– m. Madge (Earle May Quick) Edwards 1923–1990
  2. 2. Vira (Ellis Edwards) Thomas 1905–1991 m. John (Robert Thomas) Sr 1903–1947
    1. 1. John (Robert Thomas) Jr 1930–1964

Martha Edwards's Timeline

6 Records

1875
12 February 1875
Birth of Martha Ella Johnson Edwards in North Carolina
North Carolina
1880
1880
Age 5
Martha Ella Johnson Edwards resided here in Brinkleyville, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Brinkleyville, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 60
Martha Ella Johnson Edwards resided here in Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina
Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina
1940
1940
Age 65
Martha Ella Johnson Edwards resided here in # 12, Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
# 12, Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
1950
1950
Age 75
Martha Ella Johnson Edwards resided here in Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
1964
9 February 1964
Age 89
Death of Martha Ella Johnson Edwards
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 February 1875
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Brinkleyville, Halifax, North Carolina; Roll: 966; Page: 572b; Enumeration District: 135
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Brinkleyville, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Brinkleyville, Halifax, North Carolina; Roll: 966; Page: 572b; Enumeration District: 135

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: # 12, Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 February 1964
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Rocky Mount, Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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