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Rebecca Naomi Edwards 1767–1858 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Jun 1767

Birth Location: South Carolina, United States

Death Date: 1 Mar 1858

Death Location: Saint Agnes, Cornwall, England

Father: Thos Edwards

Mother: Mary Hyatt

Spouse(s): Ruel Militia.

Children(s): Eleanor Teston

In 1767, Rebecca Naomi Edwards entered the world in South Carolina, United States, born to Thos Edwards And Mary Catherine Edwards Hiat Hyatt. Rebecca Naomi Edwards married Ruel Benjamin Teston Rev War Sc Militia, and had children including Eleanor Nellie Teston. Rebecca Naomi Edwards passed away in 1858 in Saint Agnes, Cornwall, England.

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Biography

  • In 1767, Rebecca Naomi Edwards entered the world in South Carolina, United States, born to Thos Edwards And Mary Catherine Edwards Hiat Hyatt.
  • Rebecca Naomi Edwards married Ruel Benjamin Teston Rev War Sc Militia, and had children including Eleanor Nellie Teston.
  • Rebecca Naomi Edwards passed away in 1858 in Saint Agnes, Cornwall, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thos Edwards
–1786
Birth Location: –
TE
Mary Hyatt
1726–1786
Birth Location: Doylestown, Bucks, Pennsylvania, USA
MH

Spouses(s)

Ruel Militia.
1767–1858
Birth Location: Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, United States
RM

Children(s)

Eleanor Teston
1804–1875
Birth Location: Colleton District, South Carolina, USA
ET

Rebecca Edwards's Ancestors

Self
Rebecca Edwards
1767–1858
Birth Place: South Carolina, United States
Parents
Thos Edwards
–1786
Mary (Catherine (Edwards) Hiat \) Hyatt
1726–1786
Doylestown, Bucks, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Sarah (Nally\Neally) (Edwards)
1695–1784
Thornbury Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Joseph (Thomas) Edwards
1695–1782
, Concord Twp., Chester County (now Delaware), Pennsylvania, U.S.
Mary (Lois) Smith
1677–1745
Glastonbury, Somerset, , England
John (William Hiatt) Hiett
1674–1726
Glastonbury, Somerset, England, United Kingdom
Great-Grandparents
John Nalley
1665–1732
Mary Hickman
1665–1733
Joseph Edwards
1647–1716
Sarah Jermyn
1650–1710
William GFEab
1651–1710
Alice Butler
1645–1686
Richard Hiett
1637–1688
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Nall
1640–1701
Elisebeth Hynde
1640–1667
Francis Hickman
1630–1685
Elizabeth Stroud
1630–1698
Major Edwards
1612–1690
Sir Jermyn
1605–1683
Precilla Smocke
1607–1669
Henry Butler
1629–
Avis Davys
1631–
Alice Bridges
1605–1665
John Hiett
1602–1649

Rebecca Edwards's Descendants

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Rebecca (Naomi) Edwards (11 Jun 1767–1 Mar 1858) m. Ruel (Benjamin Teston ; Rev. War, SC) Militia. (1767–Oct 1858)
  1. 1. Eleanor ("Nellie") Teston 1804–1875 m. 1790–1854
    1. 1. Jane Carter 1830–1906 m. Howell (Cobb Wasdin) Sr 1830–1924
      1. 1. Sarah (Ellender "Ellen") Wasdin 1868–1940 m. Noah (H) Bennett 1844–1916 m. Noah (H (CSA)) Bennett 1844–1916
        1. 1. Elmer (Efram) Bennett 1909–1968 m. Ruby (M.) Bennett 1911–2003
        2. 2. Retta Bennett 1890–1926 m. Charles (A) Ezell 1887–
        3. 3. Betsey Bennett 1895–1981
        4. 4. Walter (R) Bennett 1899–1965
        5. 5. Malinda Bennett 1900–1984
        6. 6. Rufus Bennett 1903–1957
        7. 7. James (S) Bennett 1905–1971
        8. 8. Rosella Bennett 1893–
        9. 9. Mary (Gladys) Bennett 1911–1987
        10. 10. Gadis Bennett 1912–
      2. 2. Howell (C) Wasdin 1873–1929
      3. 3. Nancy (R) Wasdin 1875–
      4. 4. Joseph (H.) Wasden 1863–1921
      5. 5. Mary Wasden 1864–
      6. 6. John Wasden 1867–
      7. 7. Thomas Wasden 1870–1958
      8. 8. Isaac Wasden 1871–
      9. 9. Celie Boyett 1859–1889
      10. 10. Silvy Wasden 1861–
    2. 2. Rebecca Carter 1830–
    3. 3. Kisiah Carter 1831–
    4. 4. Nancy Carter 1842–
    5. 5. George Carter 1852–

Rebecca Edwards's Timeline

4 Records

1767
11 Jun 1767
Birth of Rebecca Naomi Edwards in South Carolina, United States
South Carolina, United States
1858
1858
Age 91
Death of Rebecca Naomi Edwards in Beaufort, Beaufort, South Carolina, USA
Beaufort, Beaufort, South Carolina, USA
1858
1 Mar 1858
Age 91
Burial of Rebecca Naomi Edwards in Saint Agnes, Cornwall, England
Saint Agnes, Cornwall, England
1938
1938
Age 171
Rebecca Naomi Edwards resided here in Orlando, Florida, USA
Orlando, Florida, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Jun 1767
    Event Place: South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1938
    Event Place: Orlando, Florida, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Record Source: West Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1858
    Event Place: Beaufort, Beaufort, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1 Mar 1858
    Event Place: Saint Agnes, Cornwall, England
    Record Source: England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Hampshire
    Record Source: West Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
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