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Roy Gaston Edwards 1887–1972 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 Dec 1887

Birth Location: Tennessee

Death Date: Aug 1972

Death Location: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA

Father: William Edwards

Mother: Virginia Edwards

Spouse(s): Ruby Edwards

Children(s): Gaston Edwards, Blanch Lowey, Leland Edwards, Elmer Edwards, Irene Hester, Mary Edwards, Roy Edwards, Joe Edwards

Roy Gaston Edwards was born in 1887 in Tennessee, the child of William Henry Edwards And Virginia A Edwards. In 1900, Roy Gaston Edwards resided in Civil District 4, Robertson, Tennessee, USA. In 1910, Roy Gaston Edwards resided in Civil District 2, Robertson, Tennessee, USA. Roy Gaston Edwards married Ruby Edwards, and had children including Blanch Lowey, Elmer Edwards, Gaston Bibb Edwards, Irene Collier Hester, Joe Edwards, Leland Opal Edwards, Mary Ann Edwards, Roy Gene Edwards. Roy Gaston Edwards passed away in 1972 in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • Roy Gaston Edwards was born in 1887 in Tennessee, the child of William Henry Edwards And Virginia A Edwards.
  • In 1900, Roy Gaston Edwards resided in Civil District 4, Robertson, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1910, Roy Gaston Edwards resided in Civil District 2, Robertson, Tennessee, USA.
  • Roy Gaston Edwards married Ruby Edwards, and had children including Blanch Lowey, Elmer Edwards, Gaston Bibb Edwards, Irene Collier Hester, Joe Edwards, Leland Opal Edwards, Mary Ann Edwards, Roy Gene Edwards.
  • Roy Gaston Edwards passed away in 1972 in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Edwards
1852–1934
Birth Location: Simpson County, Kentucky, USA
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Virginia Edwards
1857–1920
Birth Location: Robertson County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Ruby Edwards
1890–1972
Birth Location: Allensville, Clark, Kentucky, USA
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Children(s)

Gaston Edwards
1912–2002
Birth Location: Springfield, Robertson, Tennessee, USA
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Blanch Lowey
1917–1969
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Leland Edwards
1923–1994
Birth Location: Robertson County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Elmer Edwards
1913–1996
Birth Location: Springfield, Tennessee
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Irene Hester
1925–1989
Birth Location: Nashville, Tennessee
IH
Mary Edwards
1929–2016
Birth Location: Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States of America
ME
Roy Edwards
1931–2011
Birth Location: Texas
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Joe Edwards
1932–2003
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Roy Edwards's Ancestors

Self
Roy Edwards
1887–1972
Birth Place: Tennessee
Parents
William Henry Edwards
1852–1934
Simpson County, Kentucky, USA
Virginia (A) Edwards
1857–1920
Robertson County, Tennessee, United States of America
Grandparents
Clayton (Tyler\Thomas) Edwards
1818–1900
Southampton, Virginia, United States
Pantha (Ann) Stark
1834–1884
Robertson, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
Jeremiah Edwards
1791–1826
Martha Johnson
1792–1838
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Roy Edwards's Descendants

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Roy (Gaston) Edwards (31 Dec 1887–Aug 1972) m. Ruby Edwards (16 Sep 1890–18 July 1972)
  1. 1. Gaston (Bibb) Edwards 1912–2002 m. Lucille Edwards 1916–1992
    1. 1. Charles (W.) Edwards 1948–2019
  2. 2. Blanch Lowey 1917–1969 m. John (Alexander Lowry) Jr. 1913–1990
  3. 3. Leland (Opal) Edwards 1923–1994 m. Gillie (Weaver) Jr 1920–2006
  4. 4. Elmer Edwards 1913–1996 m. Hilda Edwards 1912–2006
  5. 5. Irene (Collier) Hester 1925–1989
  6. 6. Mary (Ann) Edwards 1929–2016 m. Percy (Carver) Young 1927–2016
  7. 7. Roy (Gene) Edwards 1931–2011
  8. 8. Joe Edwards 1932–2003

Roy Edwards's Timeline

10 Records

1887
31 Dec 1887
Birth of Roy Gaston Edwards in Tennessee
Tennessee
1900
1900
Age 13
Roy Gaston Edwards resided here in Civil District 4, Robertson, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 4, Robertson, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 23
Roy Gaston Edwards resided here in Civil District 2, Robertson, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 2, Robertson, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 33
Roy Gaston Edwards resided here in Civil District 4, Robertson, Tennessee
Civil District 4, Robertson, Tennessee
1930
1930
Age 43
Roy Gaston Edwards resided here in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
1935
1935
Age 48
Roy Gaston Edwards resided here in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
1939
1939
Age 52
Roy Gaston Edwards resided here in Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Nashville, Tennessee, USA
1940
1940
Age 53
Roy Gaston Edwards resided here in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA
Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA
1950
1950
Age 63
Roy Gaston Edwards resided here in Davidson, Tennessee, USA
Davidson, Tennessee, USA
1972
Aug 1972
Age 85
Death of Roy Gaston Edwards in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA
Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 Dec 1887
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03975; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 99-129
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 408-01-6055; Issue State: Tennessee; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 4, Robertson, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1761; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 173; Image: .
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: 2242; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 63; Image: 84.0.
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Tennessee; Registration County: Robertson; Roll: 1877687
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 4, Robertson, Tennessee; Page: 19; Enumeration District: 0047; FHL microfilm: 1241594
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 2, Robertson, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1516; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0149; FHL microfilm: 1375529
    [8] 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Davidson, Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 4, Robertson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 4, Robertson, Tennessee; Page: 19; Enumeration District: 0047; FHL microfilm: 1241594

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 2, Robertson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 2, Robertson, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1516; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0149; FHL microfilm: 1375529

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 4, Robertson, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 4, Robertson, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1761; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 173; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: 2242; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 63; Image: 84.0.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03975; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 99-129

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Nashville, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03975; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 99-129

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Davidson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Davidson, Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1972-08-21
    Event Place: Nashville, Tennessee
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Tennessean - 1972-08-21 - Page Page 27, Tennessean August 21, 1972 1972-08-21

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 2016
    Event Place: United States of America
    Record Source: WWI Draft Registration Cards, Page 1 - WWI Draft Registration Cards 2016

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Robertson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Tennessee; Registration County: Robertson; Roll: 1877687

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Aug 1972
    Event Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 408-01-6055; Issue State: Tennessee; Issue Date: Before 1951
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