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Monroe David EDWARDS 1898–1966 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Jun 1898

Birth Location: Oklahoma, USA

Death Date: 14 Jan 1966

Death Location: Canyonville, Douglas, Oregon, USA

Father: John EDWARDS

Mother: Sarah Morgan

Spouse(s): Cleley SHIRLEY

Children(s): Roy EDWARDS, Arvin Edwards

The story of Monroe David EDWARDS began in 1898 in Oklahoma, USA. In 1900, Monroe David EDWARDS resided in Bluffton, Yell, Arkansas, USA. In 1910, Monroe David EDWARDS resided in Bluffton, Yell, Arkansas, USA. Monroe David EDWARDS married Cleley May Shirley, and had children including Arvin L Edwards, Clyde Wayne Edwards, Roy Leon Edwards. Monroe David EDWARDS passed away in 1966 in Canyonville, Douglas, Oregon, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Monroe David EDWARDS began in 1898 in Oklahoma, USA.
  • In 1900, Monroe David EDWARDS resided in Bluffton, Yell, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1910, Monroe David EDWARDS resided in Bluffton, Yell, Arkansas, USA.
  • Monroe David EDWARDS married Cleley May Shirley, and had children including Arvin L Edwards, Clyde Wayne Edwards, Roy Leon Edwards.
  • Monroe David EDWARDS passed away in 1966 in Canyonville, Douglas, Oregon, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John EDWARDS
1872–
Birth Location: Bluffton, Yell, Arkansas, USA
JE
Sarah Morgan
1879–
Birth Location: Sulphur Springs, Benton, Arkansas, USA
SM

Spouses(s)

Cleley SHIRLEY
1900–1978
Birth Location: Sims, Montgomery, Arkansas, USA
CS

Children(s)

Roy EDWARDS
1920–
Birth Location: Monroe, Le Flore, Oklahoma, USA
RE
Arvin Edwards
1918–
Birth Location: Scott, Arkansas, USA
AE

Monroe EDWARDS's Ancestors

Self
Monroe EDWARDS
1898–1966
Birth Place: Oklahoma, USA
Parents
John David EDWARDS
1872–
Bluffton, Yell, Arkansas, USA
Sarah Morgan
1879–
Sulphur Springs, Benton, Arkansas, USA
Grandparents
Meredeth (D) EDWARDS
1848–1923
Washington County, Arkansas, USA
Nancy (Barbara) CLARY
1848–1910
Arkansas, USA
Great-Grandparents
Meredith EDWARDS
1795–1868
Sarah BLAGG
1807–1861
Jefferson CLARY
1826–1861
Nancy CRAIG
1832–1878
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John EDWARDS
1759–1833
John Craig
1790–1832

Monroe EDWARDS's Descendants

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Monroe (David) EDWARDS (6 Jun 1898–14 Jan 1966) m. Cleley (May) SHIRLEY (12 Sep 1900–17 Mar 1978)
  1. 1. Roy (Leon) EDWARDS 1920– m. Ruth (Mildred) Blankenship 1922–2006
    1. 1. Leroy EDWARDS 1945–2011 m. Marylou (Jean 'Susie') DeCLUSIN 1946–2015
  2. 2. Arvin (L.) Edwards 1918–

Monroe EDWARDS's Timeline

9 Records

1898
6 Jun 1898
Birth of Monroe David EDWARDS in Oklahoma, USA
Oklahoma, USA
1900
1900
Age 2
Monroe David EDWARDS resided here in Bluffton, Yell, Arkansas, USA
Bluffton, Yell, Arkansas, USA
1910
1910
Age 12
Monroe David EDWARDS resided here in Bluffton, Yell, Arkansas, USA
Bluffton, Yell, Arkansas, USA
1918
abt 1918
Age 20
Monroe David EDWARDS resided here
None
1920
1920
Age 22
Monroe David EDWARDS resided here in Monroe, Le Flore, Oklahoma, USA
Monroe, Le Flore, Oklahoma, USA
1930
1930
Age 32
Monroe David EDWARDS resided here in Houston, Le Flore, Oklahoma, USA
Houston, Le Flore, Oklahoma, USA
1935
1935
Age 37
Monroe David EDWARDS resided here in Hartford, Sebastian, Arkansas, USA
Hartford, Sebastian, Arkansas, USA
1940
1940
Age 42
Monroe David EDWARDS resided here in Hartford, Sebastian, Arkansas, USA
Hartford, Sebastian, Arkansas, USA
1966
14 Jan 1966
Age 68
Death of Monroe David EDWARDS in Canyonville, Douglas, Oregon, USA
Canyonville, Douglas, Oregon, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Jun 1898
    Event Place: Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Fort Worth, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Arkansas, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [3] Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Monroe, Le Flore, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1468; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 112
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Bluffton, Yell, Arkansas; Roll: 80; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0144
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Bluffton, Yell, Arkansas; Roll: T624_68; Page: 7a; Enumeration District: 0180; FHL microfilm: 1374081
    [8] Oregon, U.S., State Deaths, 1864-1971
    [9] Arkansas, Birth Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Birth Certificates; Year: 1898
    [10] Arkansas, Birth Certificates

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Bluffton, Yell, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Bluffton, Yell, Arkansas; Roll: 80; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0144

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Bluffton, Yell, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Bluffton, Yell, Arkansas; Roll: T624_68; Page: 7a; Enumeration District: 0180; FHL microfilm: 1374081

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1918
    Record Source: Arkansas, Birth Certificates

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Monroe, Le Flore, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Monroe, Le Flore, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1468; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 112

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Houston, Le Flore, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Hartford, Sebastian, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Hartford, Sebastian, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Fort Worth, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Arkansas, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Jan 1966
    Event Place: Canyonville, Douglas, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: Oregon, U.S., State Deaths, 1864-1971
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