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Obediah Edwards 1777–1857 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 October 1777

Birth Location: Duplin, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 14 December 1857

Death Location: Edwards Cemetary, Effingham County, Georgia, USA

Father: William Edwards

Mother: Chloe Stokes

Spouse(s): Tabitha Pitts

Children(s): John Edwards

The story of Obediah Edwards began in 1777 in Duplin, North Carolina, USA. In 1794, Obediah Edwards resided in Friends District, Warren County, Georgia, USA. In 1820, Obediah Edwards resided in Effingham, Georgia, USA. Obediah Edwards married Tabitha Pitts, and had children including John Edwards. Obediah Edwards passed away in 1857 in Edwards Cemetary, Effingham County, Georgia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Obediah Edwards began in 1777 in Duplin, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1794, Obediah Edwards resided in Friends District, Warren County, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1820, Obediah Edwards resided in Effingham, Georgia, USA.
  • Obediah Edwards married Tabitha Pitts, and had children including John Edwards.
  • Obediah Edwards passed away in 1857 in Edwards Cemetary, Effingham County, Georgia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Edwards
1741–1833
Birth Location: Duplin, North Carolina, USA
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Chloe Stokes
1744–1818
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Tabitha Pitts
1782–1863
Birth Location: Effingham County, Georgia, USA
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Children(s)

John Edwards
1800–1875
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
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Obediah Edwards's Ancestors

Self
Obediah Edwards
1777–1857
Birth Place: Duplin, North Carolina, USA
Parents
William Edwards
1741–1833
Duplin, North Carolina, USA
Chloe Stokes
1744–1818
North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
John Edwards
1720–1796
Mary Stokes
1720–1801
John Stokes
1718–1798
New Jersey, USA
Ruth Stockdale
1716–1786
Evesham, Burlington, New Jersey, USA
Great-Grandparents
Mary Downing
1678–1750
Sylvanus Stokes
1654–1748
Agnes Hamlin
1660–1742
Jarvis Stockdale
1691–1726
Mary Allen
1695–1756
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Sylvanus Stokes
1636–
Elizabeth Bishop
1642–1700
Stephan Jr.
1645–1700
Agnes Powell
1642–1718
William Stockdale
1669–1693
Hannah Druet
1669–1736
Rachel Sharp
1664–1742

Obediah Edwards's Descendants

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Obediah Edwards (12 October 1777–14 December 1857) m. Tabitha Pitts (August 1782–28 October 1863)
  1. 1. John Edwards 1800–1875 m. Hannah Shearouse 1800–1870
    1. 1. William (Crawford Edwards) Sr. 1824–1910 m. Martha (Mary) Webb 1827–1882
      1. 1. W. (C.) Edwards 1856–1925 m. Sophrona Frasier 1854–1924
        1. 1. Mary (Luanna) Edwards 1890–1974 m. Retheford ('Bud' David Ilmon) Mobley 1882–1953
        2. 2. William (Moses) Edwards 1878–1887
        3. 3. Truman (Eldridge Edwards) Sr 1886–1965 m. Margaret (Alma) Fowler 1886–1964
        4. 4. Martha (Elizabeth) Edwards 1879–1962 m. William (H.) Price 1876–
        5. 5. Minnie (Isabella) Edwards 1895–1948 m. Clyde (Edward) Yancey 1897–1960
        6. 6. Loma (Hinton) Edwards 1893–1971 m. William (Harvey) McLeroy 1886–1966
        7. 7. Isaac (Crawford) Edwards 1884–1957 m. Minnie (Lee) McMillian 1897–1937
        8. 8. Malinda (Odessa) Edwards 1898–1977 m. Claude (E. Yancey) Sr 1895–1948
        9. 9. Callie (Estell) Edwards 1882–1887
        10. 10. Golden (Raymon) Edwards 1888–1925 m. Andrew Pratt 1890–1973
      2. 2. James (Jackson) Edwards 1845–1909
        1. 1. della (Georgia Edwards) Maughon 1883–1963
      3. 3. Sara (Sarah H.) Edwards 1867–1941
        1. 1. Rosa (J.) Briscoe 1896–1971
      4. 4. Wylie Edwards 1859–1925
        1. 1. Walter Edwards 1898–1972
      5. 5. Martha Edwards 1865–1953
        1. 1. John (Herse) Brooks 1897–1967
        2. 2. Claude (Jackson) Brooks 1899–1957
        3. 3. Clara (Geneva) Brooks 1891–1960
    2. 2. Daniel (W.) Edwards 1840–1926
      1. 1. John (Jacob) Edwards 1868–1952
        1. 1. Emeline (Drucilla) Barnes 1909–1998
    3. 3. George (W.) Edwards 1850–1888
      1. 1. Wesley (Bartow) Edwards 1880–1959
        1. 1. Lester (Leo) Edwards 1910–1979
    4. 4. Joseph (Green) Edwards 1843–
    5. 5. Nancy (Ann) Edwards 1828–1898
    6. 6. Mary (A.) Edwards 1832–1895
    7. 7. John Edwards 1833–
    8. 8. Martha (Jane) Edwards 1836–1859
    9. 9. Taylor Edwards 1849–1889
    10. 10. Judah Edwards 1840–1892
    11. 11. Jackson Edwards 1838–

Obediah Edwards's Timeline

8 Records

1777
12 October 1777
Birth of Obediah Edwards in Duplin, North Carolina, USA
Duplin, North Carolina, USA
1794
1794
Age 17
Obediah Edwards resided here in Friends District, Warren County, Georgia, USA
Friends District, Warren County, Georgia, USA
1820
1820
Age 43
Obediah Edwards resided here in Effingham, Georgia, USA
Effingham, Georgia, USA
1830
1830
Age 53
Obediah Edwards resided here in Effingham, Georgia, USA
Effingham, Georgia, USA
1840
1840
Age 63
Obediah Edwards resided here in Effingham, Georgia, USA
Effingham, Georgia, USA
1850
1850
Age 73
Obediah Edwards resided here in Subdivision 26, Effingham, Georgia, USA
Subdivision 26, Effingham, Georgia, USA
1857
14 December 1857
Age 80
Death of Obediah Edwards in Georgia, USA
Georgia, USA
1880
22 June 1880
Age 103
Obediah Edwards resided here in District 47, Effingham, Georgia, USA
District 47, Effingham, Georgia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 October 1777
    Event Place: Duplin, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 26, Effingham, Georgia; Roll: M432_68; Page: 362B; Image: 275
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 341
    [3] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 117 : 1915
    [4] 1850 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1794
    Event Place: Friends District, Warren County, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: Georgia, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Effingham, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Effingham, Georgia; Page: 77; NARA Roll: M33_7; Image: 82

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Effingham, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Effingham, Georgia; Series: M19; Roll: 17; Page: 106; Family History Library Film: 0007037

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Effingham, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Effingham, Georgia; Page: 143; Family History Library Film: 0007043

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Subdivision 26, Effingham, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 26, Effingham, Georgia; Roll: M432_68; Page: 362B; Image: 275
    [2] 1850 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 22 June 1880
    Event Place: District 47, Effingham, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1880; Census Place: District 47, Effingham, Georgia; Archive Collection Number: T1137; Roll: T1137:13; Page: 21; Line: 9; Schedule Type: Agriculture

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 December 1857
    Event Place: Georgia, USA
    Record Source: North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 117 : 1915

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Edwards Cemetary, Effingham County, Georgia, USA
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