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Obediah Edwards 1819–1896 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 April 1819

Birth Location: Poplar, Burke, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 6 Nov 1896

Death Location: Tipton Hill, Mitchell County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: James Edwards

Mother: Sophia Deyton

Spouse(s): Lovenia Masters

Children(s): Ira Edwards, John Edwards, Levi Edwards, Julia Peterson, Wilson Edwards

Obediah Edwards was born in 1819 in Poplar, Burke, North Carolina, United States, the child of James Edwards And Sophia Deyton. Obediah Edwards married Lovenia Masters, and had children including Ira Robert Edwards, John Edwards, Julia Edwards Peterson, Levi Edwards, Wilson Edwards. Obediah Edwards passed away in 1896 in Tipton Hill, Mitchell County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Obediah Edwards was born in 1819 in Poplar, Burke, North Carolina, United States, the child of James Edwards And Sophia Deyton.
  • Obediah Edwards married Lovenia Masters, and had children including Ira Robert Edwards, John Edwards, Julia Edwards Peterson, Levi Edwards, Wilson Edwards.
  • Obediah Edwards passed away in 1896 in Tipton Hill, Mitchell County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Edwards
1778–1823
Birth Location: Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States
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Sophia Deyton
1797–1880
Birth Location: Buncombe County, North Carolina
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Spouses(s)

Lovenia Masters
1817–1904
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Children(s)

Ira Edwards
1856–1923
Birth Location: Relief, Mitchell County, North Carolina
IE
John Edwards
1861–
Birth Location: North Carolina
JE
Levi Edwards
1859–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Julia Peterson
1845–1917
Birth Location: , North Carolina, United States
JP
Wilson Edwards
1847–1918
Birth Location: Mitchell, North Carolina, USA
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Obediah Edwards's Ancestors

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Obediah Edwards
1819–1896
Birth Place: Poplar, Burke, North Carolina, United States
Parents
James Edwards
1778–1823
Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States
Sophia Deyton
1797–1880
Buncombe County, North Carolina
Grandparents
John (Jackson) Edwards
1757–1814
Fauquier County, Virginia
Mary (Ruth) Crabtree
1745–1845
Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Edwards
1727–1799
Henrietta Edwards
1727–1809
William III
1726–1777
Hannah Whitaker
1729–1786
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Edwards
1690–1781
Thomas Ayres
1698–1732
Mary Collins
1706–1788
William II
1704–1758
Mary Pike
1707–1777
Ann Poteet
1704–1752

Obediah Edwards's Descendants

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Obediah Edwards (19 April 1819–6 Nov 1896) m. Lovenia Masters (abt 1817–9 October 1904)
  1. 1. Ira (Robert) Edwards 1856–1923 m. Susan Edwards 1860–1920 m. Susannah (L.) Williams 1860–1920
    1. 1. Thomas (Hoke) Edwards 1885–1933 m. Biddie Edwards 1891–1930
      1. 1. Elva (- Edwards) Wallace 1910–1995 m. Doss (Wesley) Wallace 1907–1990 m. Carter (C.) Mcinturff 1911–1927
        1. 1. Ford Wallace 1935–2000
        2. 2. Earnest Wallace 1930–2014 m. Eva Wallace 1935–2012
        3. 3. Ted Wallace 1946–2004
        4. 4. Ruby (Dolly) Street 1928–1996 m. Charles Measles 1896–1977
      2. 2. Otho Edwards 1915–1972
      3. 3. Bertha Edwards 1909–1984
      4. 4. Dollie Buchanan 1907–1987 m. Avery Buchanan 1876–1952
        1. 1. Avery (Buchanan) Jr 1928–1968
      5. 5. Walter Edwards 1913–
      6. 6. Buster Edwards 1919–
      7. 7. Mollie Edwards 1917–1987
      8. 8. Omma Edwards 1925–
      9. 9. Hoke (Edwards) Jr. 1930–2008
      10. 10. Mimie Edwards 1912–
      11. 11. Jennie Edwards 1923–2000
      12. 12. A. (J.) Edwards 1929–1929
      13. 13. Earl ("Buster") Edwards 1920–1927
      14. 14. Lee Edwards 1927–1964
    2. 2. Hannah (Ludusky) Dillow 1894–1973 m. Simpson (Bishop) Dillow 1895–1979
      1. 1. Una Dillow 1915–1918
      2. 2. Madeline (L) Dillow 1921–
    3. 3. Julia Willis 1882–1926
    4. 4. Mollie Buchanan 1888–1924 m. Avery Buchanan 1876–1952
      1. 1. Harrison Buchanan 1913–1966
      2. 2. Lee (Roy Buchanan) Sr 1916–1969
      3. 3. Fred Buchanan 1907–1960
      4. 4. Avery (Buchanan) Jr 1928–1968
      5. 5. Lawrence (Edward) Buchanan 1911–1972
      6. 6. Charles Buchanan 1909–1982
        1. 1. Opal Funderberk 1899– m. Arthur Wright 1890–
      7. 7. Royce Buchanan 1936–1993
      8. 8. Hassie (S) Brewer 1932–2002
      9. 9. Susie (Ann) Worthington 1919–1987
    5. 5. Thomas Edwards 1886–
    6. 6. Hannah Edwards 1895–1910
    7. 7. Minnie (Belle) Edwards 1884–1967
    8. 8. Bessie (Lovina Edwards) Tipton 1891–1948
    9. 9. Harrison (Odell) Edwards 1888–1955
    10. 10. Rebecca Edwards 1897–1910
    11. 11. Dortha Edwards 1899–1910
    12. 12. Annie Edwards 1902–1986
    13. 13. Theodore (Roosevelt "Ted") Edwards 1904–1969
    14. 14. Maggie (Edwards) Pearce 1886–
    15. 15. Mollie Edwards 1889–1924
    16. 16. Dorothy Edwards 1889–
    17. 17. Fred Edwards 1900–1908
    18. 18. Nora Edwards 1892–1896
    19. 19. Ennis Edwards 1901–
  2. 2. John Edwards 1861–
  3. 3. Levi Edwards 1859–
  4. 4. Julia (Edwards) Peterson 1845–1917
  5. 5. Wilson Edwards 1847–1918

Obediah Edwards's Timeline

13 Records

1819
19 April 1819
Birth of Obediah Edwards in Relief, Mitchell, NC, USA
Relief, Mitchell, NC, USA
1819
19 April 1819
Birth of Obediah Edwards in Poplar, Burke, North Carolina, United States
Poplar, Burke, North Carolina, United States
1837
November 1837
Age 18
Obediah Edwards was married
None
1837
9 Nov 1837
Age 18
Obediah Edwards was married in North Carolina, United States
North Carolina, United States
1840
1840
Age 21
Obediah Edwards resided here in Yancey, North Carolina, USA
Yancey, North Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 31
Obediah Edwards resided here in Yancey, North Carolina, USA
Yancey, North Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 41
Obediah Edwards resided here in Yancey, North Carolina, USA
Yancey, North Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 51
Obediah Edwards resided here in Bee Creek, Mitchell, North Carolina, USA
Bee Creek, Mitchell, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 61
Obediah Edwards resided here in Hollow Poplar, Mitchell, North Carolina, USA
Hollow Poplar, Mitchell, North Carolina, USA
1881
16 Oct 1881
Age 62
Obediah Edwards was married in Relief, Mitchell, North Carolina, United States
Relief, Mitchell, North Carolina, United States
1896
6 November 1896
Age 77
Death of Obediah Edwards in Raccoon Branch, Mitchell, North Carolina, United States
Raccoon Branch, Mitchell, North Carolina, United States
1896
6 Nov 1896
Age 77
Death of Obediah Edwards in Raccoon Branch, Mitchell, North Carolina, United States
Raccoon Branch, Mitchell, North Carolina, United States
1896
1896
Age 77
Obediah Edwards - Probate in Yadkin, North Carolina, USA
Yadkin, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 April 1819
    Event Place: Relief, Mitchell, NC, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Death Certificates, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 92
    [3] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1819; Birth city: Relief; Birth state: NC
    [4] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1966, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1965; Certificate Number Range: 124501-127500
    [5] Family Data Collection - Births
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Hollow Poplar, Mitchell, North Carolina; Roll: 973; Page: 94B; Enumeration District: 150
    [7] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Bee Creek, Mitchell, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1149; Page: 335A; Family History Library Film: 552648
    [8] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Yancey, North Carolina; Roll: M653_919; Page: 423; Family History Library Film: 803919
    [9] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Yancey, North Carolina; Roll: M432_649; Page: 449B; Image: 406
    [10] North Carolina, Deaths
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 April 1819
    Event Place: Poplar, Burke, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: November 1837

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 9 Nov 1837
    Event Place: North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 16 Oct 1881
    Event Place: Relief, Mitchell, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Yancey, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Yancey, North Carolina; Page: 270; Family History Library Film: 0018098

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Yancey, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Yancey, North Carolina; Roll: M432_649; Page: 449B; Image: 406

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Yancey, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Yancey, North Carolina; Roll: M653_919; Page: 423; Family History Library Film: 803919

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Bee Creek, Mitchell, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Bee Creek, Mitchell, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1149; Page: 335A; Family History Library Film: 552648

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Hollow Poplar, Mitchell, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Hollow Poplar, Mitchell, North Carolina; Roll: 973; Page: 94B; Enumeration District: 150

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Yancey County, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865
    [2] American Civil War Soldiers, Side served: Confederacy; State served: North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 November 1896
    Event Place: Raccoon Branch, Mitchell, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1819; Birth city: Relief; Birth state: NC
    [2] Family Data Collection - Deaths
    [3] North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Yancy County North Carolina Estate Records, 1853-1915 ; Index 1853-1915; Author: North Carolina. Superior Court (Yadkin County); Probate Place: Yadkin, North Carolina
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Nov 1896
    Event Place: Raccoon Branch, Mitchell, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Tipton Hill, Mitchell County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1896
    Event Place: Yadkin, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Yancy County North Carolina Estate Records, 1853-1915 ; Index 1853-1915; Author: North Carolina. Superior Court (Yadkin County); Probate Place: Yadkin, North Carolina
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