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Melvin Warren Edwards 1892–1973 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: May 10, 1892

Birth Location: Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky

Death Date: 29 Jun 1973

Death Location: Carthage, Hamilton County, Ohio

Father: Benjamin Edwards

Mother: Ruth King

Spouse(s): Bessie Grubbs

Children(s): Bennie Edwards, Alma Edwards

In 1892, Melvin Warren Edwards entered the world in Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky, born to Benjamin Harden Edwards And Ruth Angeline King. In 1900, Melvin Warren Edwards resided in Liberty, Casey, Kentucky. In 1930, Melvin Warren Edwards resided in Elmwood Place, Hamilton, Ohio. Melvin Warren Edwards married Bessie Marie Grubbs, and had children including Alma Mae Edwards, Bennie Earl Edwards. Melvin Warren Edwards passed away in 1973 in Carthage, Hamilton County, Ohio.

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Biography

  • In 1892, Melvin Warren Edwards entered the world in Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky, born to Benjamin Harden Edwards And Ruth Angeline King.
  • In 1900, Melvin Warren Edwards resided in Liberty, Casey, Kentucky.
  • In 1930, Melvin Warren Edwards resided in Elmwood Place, Hamilton, Ohio.
  • Melvin Warren Edwards married Bessie Marie Grubbs, and had children including Alma Mae Edwards, Bennie Earl Edwards.
  • Melvin Warren Edwards passed away in 1973 in Carthage, Hamilton County, Ohio.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Melvin Edwards's Ancestors

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Melvin Edwards
1892–1973
Birth Place: Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky
Parents
Benjamin Harden Edwards
1860–1946
Kentucky
Ruth (Angeline) King
1865–1923
Casey, Kentucky, United States
Grandparents
Stanton (Pierce) Edwards
1827–1885
Casey, Kentucky, United States
Sarah (Frances Sally) Lanham
1831–1910
Casey, Kentucky, United States
Mary (Frances) Hale
1845–1880
Bledsoe, Tennessee, United States
Great-Grandparents
Elijah Edwards
1790–1867
Hannah Clarkson
1795–1875
Andrew Lanham
1796–1868
Polly Lowe
1800–1853
Eliza Hale
1811–1880
Margaret Agee
1818–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Eli Edwards
1762–1853
Hannah Wiltse
1772–1853
Benjamin Clarkson
1773–1819
Sarah Wood
1779–1852
Greenberry Lanham
1765–1801
Catherine Nightingale
1762–1853
Thomas Lowe
1775–1848
Elizabeth Mason
1786–1870
John Hale
1787–1870
Mary Hutchinson
1792–1870
Michael Agee
1786–1836
Ruth (Igou)
1786–1886

Melvin Edwards's Descendants

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Melvin (Warren) Edwards (May 10, 1892–29 Jun 1973) m. Bessie (Marie) Grubbs (20 Oct 1903–10 May 1996)
  1. 1. Bennie (Earl) Edwards 1931–2007 m. Nancy (Brooks) Burns 1936–2004
  2. 2. Alma (Mae) Edwards 1925–2010 m. Reed (Donald) Hughes 1919–1998
    1. 1. Reggie (Luke) Hughes 1949–1972

Melvin Edwards's Timeline

5 Records

1892
May 10, 1892
Birth of Melvin Warren Edwards in Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky
Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky
1900
1900
Age 8
Melvin Warren Edwards resided here in Liberty, Casey, Kentucky
Liberty, Casey, Kentucky
1930
1930
Age 38
Melvin Warren Edwards resided here in Elmwood Place, Hamilton, Ohio
Elmwood Place, Hamilton, Ohio
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 48
Melvin Warren Edwards resided here in Elmwood Place, Hamilton, Ohio, United States
Elmwood Place, Hamilton, Ohio, United States
1973
29 Jun 1973
Age 81
Death of Melvin Warren Edwards in Carthage, Hamilton County, Ohio
Carthage, Hamilton County, Ohio

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: May 10, 1892
    Event Place: Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, Roll: WWII_2372830; Local board: Hamilton , Ohio.
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Elmwood Place, Hamilton, Ohio; Roll: T627_3078; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 31-53.
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 268-10-6604; Issue State: Ohio; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [5] Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and, Certificate: 045617; Volume: 21329
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Elmwood Place, Hamilton, Ohio; Roll: 1819; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 351; Image: 42.0.
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Freeborn County, Minnesota; Roll: 1675466; Draft Board: 0.
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Liberty, Casey, Kentucky; Roll: T623_514; Page: 30B; Enumeration District: 20.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Liberty, Casey, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Liberty, Casey, Kentucky; Roll: T623_514; Page: 30B; Enumeration District: 20.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Elmwood Place, Hamilton, Ohio
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Elmwood Place, Hamilton, Ohio; Roll: 1819; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 351; Image: 42.0.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Elmwood Place, Hamilton, Ohio, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Elmwood Place, Hamilton, Ohio; Roll: T627_3078; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 31-53.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Freeborn, Minnesota
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Freeborn County, Minnesota; Roll: 1675466; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Hamilton, Ohio
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, Roll: WWII_2372830; Local board: Hamilton , Ohio.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Hamilton, Ohio, United States
    Record Source: Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and, Certificate: 045617; Volume: 21329

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Jun 1973
    Event Place: Carthage, Hamilton County, Ohio
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 268-10-6604; Issue State: Ohio; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [3] Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and, Certificate: 045617; Volume: 21329

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