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Octavia W EDWARDS 1811–1891 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1811

Birth Location: Vermont, USA

Death Date: 14 Oct 1891

Death Location: Quincy, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: David Jr

Mother: Martha Reed

Spouse(s): Richmond Hill

Children(s): Charles Pray, Harriet Pray

In 1811, Octavia W EDWARDS entered the world in Vermont, USA, born to David Edwards Jr And Martha Maria Reed. In 1850, Octavia W EDWARDS resided in Quincy, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. In 1860, Octavia W EDWARDS resided in San Francisco District 7, San Francisco, Californi. Octavia W EDWARDS married George W Pray, Richmond R Hill, and had children including Charles F Pray, Harriet O Pray. Octavia W EDWARDS passed away in 1891 in Quincy, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1811, Octavia W EDWARDS entered the world in Vermont, USA, born to David Edwards Jr And Martha Maria Reed.
  • In 1850, Octavia W EDWARDS resided in Quincy, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.
  • In 1860, Octavia W EDWARDS resided in San Francisco District 7, San Francisco, Californi.
  • Octavia W EDWARDS married George W Pray, Richmond R Hill, and had children including Charles F Pray, Harriet O Pray.
  • Octavia W EDWARDS passed away in 1891 in Quincy, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

David Jr
1785–1863
Birth Location: Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
DJ
Martha Reed
1782–1862
Birth Location: Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
MR

Spouses(s)

Richmond Hill
1826–
Birth Location: England
RH

Children(s)

Charles Pray
1834–1864
Birth Location: Quincy
CP
Harriet Pray
1832–1910
Birth Location: Quincy
HP

Octavia EDWARDS's Ancestors

Self
Octavia EDWARDS
1811–1891
Birth Place: Vermont, USA
Parents
David Edwards Jr
1785–1863
Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Martha (Maria) Reed
1782–1862
Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
David Edwards
1749–1815
Wareham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Deborah Clark
1752–1839
Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Edwards
1710–1752
Rebecca Burgess
1713–1752
John Clark
1727–1790
Deborah Doty
1731–1772
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Edwards
1686–1784
Desire
1683–1721
Ebenezer Sr.
1673–1750
Mercy Lombard
1673–1753
Cornelius Clark
1698–1783
Elizabeth. Tobey
1697–1729
Barnabas Doty
1707–1759
Sarah Turner
1711–1779

Octavia EDWARDS's Descendants

1.
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Octavia (W) EDWARDS (1811–14 Oct 1891) m. Richmond (R.) Hill (abt 1826–)
  1. 1. Charles (F) Pray 1834–1864 m. Maria (F) Pope 1832–1918
    1. 1. Nettie Pray 1857–
  2. 2. Harriet (O) Pray 1832–1910 m. Henry (A) French 1828– m. Willard Lothrop 1806–
    1. 1. Williard (Richmond) Lothrop 1859–1907

Octavia EDWARDS's Timeline

6 Records

1811
1811
Birth of Octavia W EDWARDS in Vermont, USA
Vermont, USA
1850
1850
Age 39
Octavia W EDWARDS resided here in Quincy, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Quincy, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
1860
1860
Age 49
Octavia W EDWARDS resided here in San Francisco District 7, San Francisco, California, USA
San Francisco District 7, San Francisco, California, USA
1870
1870
Age 59
Octavia W EDWARDS resided here in San Francisco Ward 4, San Francisco, California, USA
San Francisco Ward 4, San Francisco, California, USA
1880
1880
Age 69
Octavia W EDWARDS resided here in San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
1891
14 Oct 1891
Age 80
Death of Octavia W EDWARDS in Quincy, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Quincy, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1811
    Event Place: Vermont, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Quincy, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_331; Page: 255B; Image: 470
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: San Francisco District 7, San Francisco, California; Roll: M653_68; Page: 1415; Family History Library Film: 803068
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: San Francisco Ward 4, San Francisco, California; Roll: M593_80; Page: 345A; Family History Library Film: 545579
    [4] Massachusetts, Death Records, New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vital Records, 1840–1911
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: San Francisco, San Francisco, California; Roll: 73; Page: 405C; Enumeration District: 031
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Quincy, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Quincy, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_331; Page: 255B; Image: 470

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: San Francisco District 7, San Francisco, California, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: San Francisco District 7, San Francisco, California; Roll: M653_68; Page: 1415; Family History Library Film: 803068

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: San Francisco Ward 4, San Francisco, California, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: San Francisco Ward 4, San Francisco, California; Roll: M593_80; Page: 345A; Family History Library Film: 545579

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: San Francisco, San Francisco, California; Roll: 73; Page: 405C; Enumeration District: 031

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Oct 1891
    Event Place: Quincy, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Quincy, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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