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Peter A Edwards 1788–1877 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Oct 1788

Birth Location: Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 2 Mar 1877

Death Location: Courtland, Cass County, Texas, USA

Father: Judge III

Mother: Mary McClanahan

Spouse(s): Mary Salmon

Children(s): Frances Edwards, Sarah Edwards, Mary Edwards, Elizabeth Edwards, Harriet Edwards, Eliza Edwards, Sarah Edwards, Mary Edwards

In 1788, Peter A Edwards entered the world in Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA, born to Judge Thomas Nathaniel Edwards Iii And Mary Ann Mcclanahan. In 1790, Peter A Edwards resided in Randolph, North Carolina, United States. Peter A Edwards married Mary Polly Salmon, and had children including Eliza William Edwards, Elizabeth Louise Edwards, Frances Edwards, Harriet Salmon Edwards, Mary Ann Mcclanahan Edwards, Mary Anne Mcclanahan Edwards, Sarah Young Edwards. Peter A Edwards passed away in 1877 in Courtland, Cass County, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1788, Peter A Edwards entered the world in Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA, born to Judge Thomas Nathaniel Edwards Iii And Mary Ann Mcclanahan.
  • In 1790, Peter A Edwards resided in Randolph, North Carolina, United States.
  • Peter A Edwards married Mary Polly Salmon, and had children including Eliza William Edwards, Elizabeth Louise Edwards, Frances Edwards, Harriet Salmon Edwards, Mary Ann Mcclanahan Edwards, Mary Anne Mcclanahan Edwards, Sarah Young Edwards.
  • Peter A Edwards passed away in 1877 in Courtland, Cass County, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Judge III
1747–1832
Birth Location: Culpepper, Hampshire, Virginia, United States
JI
Mary McClanahan
1763–1841
Birth Location: Culpeper, Culpeper, Virginia, USA
MM

Spouses(s)

Mary Salmon
1794–1851
Birth Location: Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, United States
MS

Children(s)

Frances Edwards
1819–1883
Birth Location: Greenville, South Carolina, USA
FE
Sarah Edwards
1812–1880
Birth Location: Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, United States
SE
Mary Edwards
1810–1910
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
ME
Elizabeth Edwards
1814–1885
Birth Location: Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, United States
EE
Harriet Edwards
1817–1849
Birth Location: Alabama, United States
HE
Eliza Edwards
1827–1910
Birth Location: Alabama, United States
EE
Sarah Edwards
1809–1845
Birth Location: –
SE
Mary Edwards
1822–1892
Birth Location: Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
ME

Peter Edwards's Ancestors

Self
Peter Edwards
1788–1877
Birth Place: Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Parents
Judge Thomas Nathaniel Edwards III
1747–1832
Culpepper, Hampshire, Virginia, United States
Mary (Ann) McClanahan
1763–1841
Culpeper, Culpeper, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Thomas (Edwards) Jr
1723–1798
Cardiff, Wales
Mary (Elizabeth) Nichols
1723–1756
Glen Morganshire, Wales
Peter McClanahan
1734–1775
Cople, Westmoreland, Virginia, United States
Ann Bailey
1736–1774
Greensville, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Sir I
1690–1781
Sarah Edwards
1692–1783
Robert Nichols
1700–
Elizabeth Evans
1711–1757
William Rev
1692–1771
Martha Smith
1710–1770
Edward Bailey
1655–1736
Mary Seat
1657–1736
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Sir Ship-Society
1637–1734
Margaret Cuelin
1666–1738
George Downing
1656–1711
Lady Cecil
1662–1692

Peter Edwards's Descendants

1.
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Peter (A) Edwards (4 Oct 1788–2 Mar 1877) m. Mary (Polly) Salmon (17 Apr 1794–30 Nov 1851)
  1. 1. Frances Edwards 1819–1883 m. Oran (M) Roberts 1815–1898
    1. 1. Obadia (Milo) Roberts 1843–1900 m. Bettie (F) Melton 1868–1960 m. Susan (Elizabeth) Arnold 1836–1894
      1. 1. Oran (Milo) Roberts 1890–1959
        1. 1. Allen Roberts 1918–2000
        2. 2. Allen Roberts 1918–2000
        3. 3. Allen Roberts 1918–2000
      2. 2. Mary Roberts 1897–1979
      3. 3. Ida (S) Roberts 1900–1900
      4. 4. Inez Roberts 1900–1900
      5. 5. Peter (Edward) Roberts 1893–1955
        1. 1. Homer Melton 1911–
      6. 6. Francis (O) Roberts 1895–1994
      7. 7. Hortense (M Arnold) (Roberts) 1874–1949
        1. 1. Hessie (Kilamb) Parker 1913–1973
    2. 2. Margaret (Eliza) Spain 1851–1945 m. Hugh (Lawson) Spain 1840–1906
      1. 1. Hugh (Milo) Spain 1876–1898
      2. 2. Thomas (J) Spain 1880–1947
      3. 3. Marguerite Spain 1882–
      4. 4. Oran (R) Spain 1886–
        1. 1. Marie (Stina) Spain 1925–2003
      5. 5. Fannie Spain 1892–
      6. 6. Stephen (Dewitt) Spain 1888–1866
      7. 7. Margaret (Ewing) Spain 1883–
      8. 8. Frances (Foster) Spain 1892–
    3. 3. Francis (Una) Halverson 1856–1883
    4. 4. Sarah (Jane) Jones 1839–1909 m. Ebenezer (Jones) Dr. 1829–1891
      1. 1. Frances (R(oberts?)) Jones 1865–
        1. 1. Francis (Rosalie) Sandford 1889–1943
      2. 2. James (A.) Jones 1867–1915
      3. 3. Emma (Donley) Jones 1869–1921
      4. 4. Orena Jones 1872–1938
      5. 5. Emma (J.) Jones 1876–
      6. 6. Sarah (S.) Jones 1879–
      7. 7. Malcolm (Ewing) Jones 1882–
    5. 5. Robert (Pinkney) Roberts 1846–1895 m. Matilda (Evelyn) Grammar 1869–1936 m. Cornelia (C) Murphy 1854–1878
      1. 1. Bobbie (May) Roberts 1890–1971
        1. 1. Fletcher Cook 1921–1991
      2. 2. Laura (Frances) Roberts 1887–1887
      3. 3. Allen (Pinckney) Roberts 1886–1958
      4. 4. Oba (Edwards) Roberts 1892–1967
      5. 5. Mary (Ethel) Roberts 1894–1943
      6. 6. Robert (Milo) Roberts 1877–1955
      7. 7. Maggie (Adelia) Roberts 1875–1931
    6. 6. Peter (Edwards) Roberts 1853–1903 m. Jimmie (Ida) Rather 1857–1902
      1. 1. Emma (Lily) Roberts 1886–1979 m. John (R) Koller 1882–1933
        1. 1. Joseph (Alfred) Koller 1913–1974
        2. 2. John (Ralph) Koller 1907–1932
        3. 3. Geneva (Frances) Koller 1905–1994
        4. 4. Andrew (Edwards) Koller 1910–1978
        5. 5. Rose (Cecelia) Koller 1923–2016
        6. 6. Marjorie (Louise) Koller 1921–2013
        7. 7. Mary (Lily) Koller 1918–1997
        8. 8. William (Robert) Koller 1926–1986
        9. 9. James (Augustus Milo) Koller 1915–1993
      2. 2. Frances (Rose (Fannie)) Roberts 1884–1967
      3. 3. Oran (Milo) Roberts 1878–1950
      4. 4. James (Edwards) Roberts 1894–1979
      5. 5. Mary (Elizabeth) Roberts 1877–1879
    7. 7. Oran (Milo "Gov" Roberts) Jr. 1861–1935 m. Erin (Annie) Scripture 1868–1951
      1. 1. Orine (Annie) Roberts 1899–1983 m. Lee (R) Shiflett 1887–1957
        1. 1. Jim (Wade) Shiflett 1935–2016 m. MARLENA HARDEN 1944–2013 m. NELLA (JUNE) CAVNESS 1939–2014
        2. 2. Frances (Nadine) Shiflett 1920–1932
        3. 3. Orine (Annie (Bumpsy)) Shiflett 1917–1997 m. Joseph (Leroy Miller) Sr 1918–1991
        4. 4. Lonnie Shiflett 1929–1930
        5. 5. Wanda (Ruth) Shiflett 1931–1997 m. Warren Mobley 1931–1997
        6. 6. Oran Shiflett 1916–1916
        7. 7. Martha (Louise) Shiflett 1923–1929
      2. 2. Unnamed (Daughter) Roberts 1907–1907
      3. 3. Robert (Lenoy "Robin") Roberts 1901–1990 m. Rose (Veronica "Lee") Lehman 1902–1991
        1. 1. Robert (Lehaman Big Bob) Roberts 1924–2007 m. Patricia (Joy) Hall 1927–2021
      4. 4. Oran (Wilford "Bubba" Roberts) Sr 1892–1972 m. Mary (Ethel Howerton) (Roberts) 1892–1982
        1. 1. Oran (Wilford "Will" Roberts) Jr 1922–1945
      5. 5. Nanie (Evelyn) Walker 1897–1980 m. Gerald (Douglas) Gerrish 1902– m. Leander (Fletcher "Leo" Walker Sr, Carpenter,) WWI 1892–1969
        1. 1. Mary (Evelyn) Walker 1915–1972 m. Ernest (Forrest) Stark 1912–1997
      6. 6. Erin (Marguerite "Babs" Roberts) Stone 1890–1970 m. Beal Stone 1880–1954 m. George (Waron) Jarvis 1876–1941
        1. 1. Infant (Girl) Jarvis 1909–1909
        2. 2. Anna (Belle) Jarvis 1911–1994 m. Guy (Hiram) Johnson 1903–1943 m. Homer (Hershel) Laird-McGrand 1913–1974
      7. 7. Francis (Euneta) DeGress 1887–1958 m. John (Charles) DeGress 1886–1950
        1. 1. Baby (Boy) Degress 1921–1921
      8. 8. Bessie (Ruth) Roberts 1895–1919 m. Wymond (Compton Gerrish US Marine Corp, WW I & WW) II 1894–1963
        1. 1. Erin (Ruby) Gerrish 1916–2002 m. James (Wilburn Miles) Jr 1915– m. Alvin Anderson 1907–1986
      9. 9. Ida (Mae) Roberts 1888–1911
  2. 2. Sarah (Young) Edwards 1812–1880
  3. 3. Mary (Ann McClanahan) Edwards 1810–1910
  4. 4. Elizabeth (Louise) Edwards 1814–1885 m. John (C) Reea 1811–1891
    1. 1. John (Tilmon) Rhea 1852–1894
    2. 2. Lou (Della) Rhea 1850–1932
    3. 3. Eliza (C.) Smith 1855–1888
    4. 4. Thomas (Jefferson) Rhea 1847–1933
    5. 5. Mary (Ann Louise) Graham 1845–1897
  5. 5. Harriet (Salmon) Edwards 1817–1849
  6. 6. Eliza (William) Edwards 1827–1910
  7. 7. Sarah (Young) Edwards 1809–1845
  8. 8. Mary (Anne McClanahan) Edwards 1822–1892

Peter Edwards's Timeline

11 Records

1788
4 Oct 1788
Birth of Peter A Edwards in Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
1790
1790
Age 2
Peter A Edwards resided here in Randolph, North Carolina, United States
Randolph, North Carolina, United States
1809
27 August 1809
Age 21
Peter A Edwards was married in Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
1810
29 Aug 1810
Age 22
Peter A Edwards was baptized in Blakeney, Norfolk, England
Blakeney, Norfolk, England
1830
1830
Age 42
Peter A Edwards resided here in St Clair, Alabama, USA
St Clair, Alabama, USA
1840
1840
Age 52
Peter A Edwards resided here in Ashville, Saint Clair, Alabama, USA
Ashville, Saint Clair, Alabama, USA
1846
1846
Age 58
Peter A Edwards resided here in No Township Listed, Cass County, TX
No Township Listed, Cass County, TX
1850
20 Nov 1850
Age 62
Peter A Edwards resided here in Division 15, Cherokee, Georgia, USA
Division 15, Cherokee, Georgia, USA
1860
1860
Age 72
Peter A Edwards resided here in Beat 5, Cass, Texas, USA
Beat 5, Cass, Texas, USA
1867
16 Aug 1867
Age 79
Peter A Edwards resided here in Cherokee, Georgia, USA
Cherokee, Georgia, USA
1877
2 Mar 1877
Age 89
Death of Peter A Edwards in Courtland, Cass County, Texas, USA
Courtland, Cass County, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Oct 1788
    Event Place: Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Beat 5, Cass, Texas; Roll: M653_1290; Page: 402; Family History Library Film: 805290
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 1241.072; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Precinct 6, Cass, Texas; Roll: M432_909; Page: 781A; Image: 322
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 15, Cherokee, Georgia; Roll: M432_65; Page: 504B; Image: 211
    [5] Norfolk, England, Church of England Baptism, Marriages, and Burials, Northamptonshire Record Office; Northampton, England
    [6] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 099 : 1913
    [7] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 29 Aug 1810
    Event Place: Blakeney, Norfolk, England
    Record Source: Norfolk, England, Church of England Baptism, Marriages, and Burials, Northamptonshire Record Office; Northampton, England

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 27 August 1809
    Event Place: Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Randolph, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Randolph, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 293; Image: 174; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: St Clair, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: St Clair, Alabama; Series: M19; Roll: 4; Page: 229; Family History Library Film: 0002331

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Ashville, Saint Clair, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Ashville, Saint Clair, Alabama; Page: 239; Family History Library Film: 0002335

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1846
    Event Place: No Township Listed, Cass County, TX
    Record Source: Texas, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 20 Nov 1850
    Event Place: Division 15, Cherokee, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1850; Census Place: Cass, Texas; Archive Collection Number: T1134; Roll: 2; Line: 11; Schedule Type: Agriculture
    [2] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1850; Census Place: District 15, Cherokee, Georgia; Archive Collection Number: T1137; Roll: T1137:1; Page: 421; Line: 18; Schedule Type: Agriculture
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Precinct 6, Cass, Texas; Roll: M432_909; Page: 781A; Image: 322
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 15, Cherokee, Georgia; Roll: M432_65; Page: 504B; Image: 211

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Beat 5, Cass, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Beat 5, Cass, Texas; Roll: M653_1290; Page: 402; Family History Library Film: 805290

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 16 Aug 1867
    Event Place: Cherokee, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: Georgia, Returns of Qualified Voters and Reconstruction Oath Books

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Mar 1877
    Event Place: Courtland, Cass County, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 099 : 1913
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index
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