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Morris Edwards 1845 – 1934 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Dec 1845

Birth Location: Upper Canada

Death Date: 28 Nov 1934

Death Location: Kent County, Ontario, Canada

Father: John Edwards

Mother: Eleanor Rowland

Spouse(s): Sarah Imeson

Children(s): Mary Edwards, John Edwards, David Edwards, Syvelster Edwards, Charles Edwards, Milford Edwards, Wilford Edwards, George Edwards, Felvey Edwards, George Edwards

Morris Edwards was born in 1845 in Upper Canada, the child of John Meridith Edwards and Eleanor Rowland. In 1881, Morris Edwards resided in Romney, Kent, Ontario, Canada. In 1891, Morris Edwards resided in Romney, Kent, Ontario, Canada. Morris Edwards married Sarah Imeson, and had children including Mary Ann (Minnie) Edwards, John Meredith Edwards, David Edwards, Syvelster Edwards, Charles Henry Edwards, Milford Edwards, Wilford Edwards, George Freeman Edwards, Felvey Edwards, George Edwards. Morris Edwards passed away in 1934 in Kent County, Ontario, Canada.

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Biography

  • Morris Edwards was born in 1845 in Upper Canada, the child of John Meridith Edwards and Eleanor Rowland.
  • In 1881, Morris Edwards resided in Romney, Kent, Ontario, Canada.
  • In 1891, Morris Edwards resided in Romney, Kent, Ontario, Canada.
  • Morris Edwards married Sarah Imeson, and had children including Mary Ann (Minnie) Edwards, John Meredith Edwards, David Edwards, Syvelster Edwards, Charles Henry Edwards, Milford Edwards, Wilford Edwards, George Freeman Edwards, Felvey Edwards, George Edwards.
  • Morris Edwards passed away in 1934 in Kent County, Ontario, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Morris Edwards's Ancestors

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Morris Edwards
1845 – 1934
Birth Place: Upper Canada
Parents
John Meridith Edwards
1814 – 1880
Essex, Ontario, Canada
Eleanor Rowland
1817 – 1880
Harwich, Ontario, Canada (Upper Canada)
Grandparents
John Edwards
1770 – 1843
Virginia, United States
Sarah Small
1769 – 1849
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Morris Edwards's Descendants

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Morris Edwards (3 Dec 1845 – 28 Nov 1934) m. Sarah Imeson (10 Oct 1850 – 8 Mar 1928)
  1. 1. Mary (Ann (Minnie)) Edwards (10 Feb 1872 – 1959)
  2. 2. John (Meredith) Edwards (01 Jan 1874 – 11 Feb 1928) m. Mary (Ann) Whitall (Jul 1877 – 1953)
    1. 1. Edith (Nina Irene) Edwards (28 Mar 1902 – 30 Aug 1917)
    2. 2. Herbert (Sylvester) Edwards (5 Nov 1904 – 28 Jan 1913)
    3. 3. Carrie (Alma) Edwards (August 20, 1906 – Mar. 24, 1990)
    4. 4. David (Willford) Edwards (July 26, 1908 – Feb. 10, 1989)
  3. 3. David Edwards (27 Aug 1875 – 11 Jun 1925)
  4. 4. Syvelster Edwards (1878 – 16 Nov 1955)
  5. 5. Charles (Henry) Edwards (3 Feb 1879 – 1969) m. Pearl (May) Robertson (15 Jun 1894 – 1982)
    1. 1. Annabelle Edwards (1919 – )
  6. 6. Milford Edwards (abt 1881 – )
  7. 7. Wilford Edwards (21 Mar 1881 – 16 Feb 1932)
  8. 8. George (Freeman) Edwards (24 Jan 1884 – )
  9. 9. Felvey Edwards (12 June 1885 – 1971) m. Ann Ford (abt 1889 – 19 Aug 1923) m. Flora (Nettie) Simpson (20 Jul 1891 – 28 Jul 1946)
    1. 1. Laura (Rose) Edwards (22 Apr 1915 – ) m. George (Lewis) Read (abt 1916 – )
    2. 2. Infant (Female) Edwards (24 January 1925 – 24 January 1925)
    3. 3. Addie (Mina) Edwards (1926 – 2016) m. H. (Keith) Hall (1920 – 2014)
      1. 1. James Hall
    4. 4. Annabelle Edwards (abt 1928 – )
  10. 10. George Edwards

Morris Edwards's Timeline

5 Records

1845
3 Dec 1845
Birth of Morris Edwards in Upper Canada
Upper Canada
1881
1881
Age 36
Morris Edwards resided here in Romney, Kent, Ontario, Canada
Romney, Kent, Ontario, Canada
1891
1891
Age 46
Morris Edwards resided here in Romney, Kent, Ontario, Canada
Romney, Kent, Ontario, Canada
1921
1 Jun 1921
Age 76
Morris Edwards resided here in Romney Tp, Kent, Ontario, Canada
Romney Tp, Kent, Ontario, Canada
1934
28 Nov 1934
Age 89
Death of Morris Edwards in Kent County, Ontario, Canada
Kent County, Ontario, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Dec 1845
    Event Place: Upper Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 Census of Canada
    [2] 1881 Census of Canada
    [3] Archives of Ontario; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Registrations of Marriages, 1869-1928; Reel: 7
    [4] 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 66; Census Place: Romney (Township), Kent, Ontario; Page Number: 1
    [5] Canada, Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] OneWorldTree

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Romney, Kent, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1881 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Romney, Kent, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1891 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1921
    Event Place: Romney Tp, Kent, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 66; Census Place: Romney (Township), Kent, Ontario; Page Number: 1

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Nov 1934
    Event Place: Kent County, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Canada, Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] OneWorldTree

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Wheatley, Chatham-Kent Municipality, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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