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Sarah Margaret Edwards 1826 – 1907 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Jan 1826

Birth Location: Alabama, USA

Death Date: 11 Jun 1907

Death Location: Lauderdale County, Mississippi, USA

Father: Stephen Edwards

Mother: Catharine Cox

Spouse(s): Hiram Brewster

Children(s): Mary Brewster, Jefferson Brewster, Louvisia Brewster, Alice Brewster, Martha Brewster, Hiram Brewster, S Brewster, Thomas Brewster, Sarah Brewster, Emma Brewster

The story of Sarah Margaret Edwards began in 1826 in Alabama, USA. In 1850, Sarah Margaret Edwards resided in E C River, Bibb, Alabama, USA. In 1880, Sarah Margaret Edwards resided in Hurricane Creek, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA. Sarah Margaret Edwards married Hiram Hamilton Brewster, and had children including Mary Amelia Brewster, Jefferson Layfayette Brewster, Louvisia Ann Brewster, Alice Brewster, Martha "Mattie" Lovella Brewster, Hiram Washington Brewster, S Martha Brewster, Thomas Brewster, Sarah Margaret Brewster, Emma Lee Brewster. Sarah Margaret Edwards passed away in 1907 in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Sarah Margaret Edwards began in 1826 in Alabama, USA.
  • In 1850, Sarah Margaret Edwards resided in E C River, Bibb, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1880, Sarah Margaret Edwards resided in Hurricane Creek, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA.
  • Sarah Margaret Edwards married Hiram Hamilton Brewster, and had children including Mary Amelia Brewster, Jefferson Layfayette Brewster, Louvisia Ann Brewster, Alice Brewster, Martha "Mattie" Lovella Brewster, Hiram Washington Brewster, S Martha Brewster, Thomas Brewster, Sarah Margaret Brewster, Emma Lee Brewster.
  • Sarah Margaret Edwards passed away in 1907 in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Stephen Edwards
1801 – 1863
Birth Location: Chester, Chester, SC, USA
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Catharine Cox
1798 – 1881
Birth Location: Alabama
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Spouses(s)

Hiram Brewster
1824 – 1905
Birth Location: Santa Rosa County, Florida, USA
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Children(s)

Mary Brewster
1853 – 1909
Birth Location: Lauderdale, MS, USA
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Jefferson Brewster
1856 – 1935
Birth Location: Alabama
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Louvisia Brewster
1856 – 1924
Birth Location: Choctaw County, Alabama, USA
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Alice Brewster
1859 – 1935
Birth Location: Choctaw County, Alabama, USA
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Martha Brewster
1863 – 1934
Birth Location: Lauderdale County, Mississippi, USA
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Hiram Brewster
1865 – 1954
Birth Location: Mississippi
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S Brewster
1866 –
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
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Thomas Brewster
1868 – 1945
Birth Location: Arkansas, USA
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Sarah Brewster
1872 – 1936
Birth Location: Vimville, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
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Emma Brewster
1880 –
Birth Location: Arkansas, USA
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Sarah Edwards's Ancestors

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Sarah Edwards
1826 – 1907
Birth Place: Alabama, USA
Parents
Stephen Edwards
1801 – 1863
Chester, Chester, SC, USA
Catharine (Frances "Catey") Cox
1798 – 1881
Alabama
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Sarah Edwards's Descendants

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Sarah (Margaret) Edwards (19 Jan 1826 – 11 Jun 1907) m. Hiram (Hamilton) Brewster (18 Mar 1824 – 02 Apr 1905)
  1. 1. Mary (Amelia) Brewster (3 Aug 1853 – 25 Jun 1909) m. Robert (Andrew) Jackson (26 Apr 1846 – 12 Jan 1902)
    1. 1. Charles Jackson (abt 1873 – )
    2. 2. Calaway ("Callie") Jackson (abt 1874 – unk)
    3. 3. Sidney Jackson (abt 1875 – )
    4. 4. Callie Jackson (JAN 28 1875 – )
    5. 5. Blaney (W.) Jackson (Dec 1876 – unk)
    6. 6. Robert (Lafayette) Jackson (29 Jul 1878 – 14 Jan 1947)
    7. 7. Annie (A.) Jackson (14 Aug 1880 – 17 Jun 1900) m. James (Robert) Bunyard (10 Oct 1878 – 30 May 1946)
      1. 1. Zula (L.) Bunyard (29 Aug 1899 – 18 Mar 1980) m. Andrew (Jack) Kirschbaum (22 Sep 1893 – 12 Aug 1965)
    8. 8. Josey (E) Jackson (Dec 1882 – )
    9. 9. Jodie (Elizabeth) Jackson (13 Dec 1882 – 12 Oct 1975) m. Madgy (Vanoy) Irby (11 Aug 1883 – 18 Jun 1963)
      1. 1. Wilma (Ruth) Irby (18 Jan 1906 – 23 Apr 1986) m. Edgar (Conquest) Sholars (5 Apr 1897 – 16 Sep 1982)
        1. 1. Mamie (E) Sholars (10 Apr 1927 – 8 Oct 1991)
        2. 2. Ruth (Edgardene) Sholars (30 May 1928 – 16 Apr 2001)
      2. 2. Robert (Washington) Irby (11 Dec 1907 – 27 Jul 2000)
      3. 3. Wyatt (Earl Brewer) Irby (02 Sep 1911 – 23 May 1993)
      4. 4. Madgy (Victor) Irby (06 Jan 1914 – 25 May 1995)
      5. 5. Carlton (Paul) Irby (20 Oct 1915 – 02 Oct 1936)
      6. 6. Jodie (Victoria) Irby (14 Aug 1918 – 23 Nov 1931)
      7. 7. Elizabeth (Ann) Irby (28 Oct 1922 – 14 Nov 1997)
    10. 10. Sadie (Driver) Jackson (8 Jun 1885 – 29 Mar 1973) m. James (Robert) Bunyard (10 Oct 1878 – 30 May 1946)
      1. 1. Lucille Bunyard (4 Sep 1903 – 26 Aug 1972)
      2. 2. James (Earl) Bunyard (15 Oct 1905 – 1 Sep 1956)
      3. 3. Villa (May) Bunyard (13 Oct 1907 – 5 Aug 1987)
      4. 4. Halon (Aubrey) Bunyard (15 Apr 1913 – 13 Dec 1990)
      5. 5. Jeirenne (Jackson) Bunyard (26 May 1919 – 4 Dec 2000)
    11. 11. Manie (A.) Jackson (19 Jul 1888 – May 1974)
    12. 12. Pearl (Malvina) Jackson (16 Sep 1892 – 15 Mar 1980)
    13. 13. Samuel (Blan Turner) Jackson (Feb 1898 – )
  2. 2. Jefferson (Layfayette) Brewster (7 April 1856 – 26 June 1935)
  3. 3. Louvisia (Ann) Brewster (16 Oct 1856 – 19 Jan 1924) m. James (Monroe) Irby (31 Jul 1854 – 21 Apr 1936)
    1. 1. Luella (M) Irby (28 Oct 1877 – 9 Oct 1953)
    2. 2. Joseph (Turner) Irby (5 Oct 1879 – Nov 1972)
    3. 3. J (M) Irby (7 Oct 1880 – 30 Aug 1881)
    4. 4. Margaret Irby (20 Aug 1881 – 6 Jan 1974) m. Clayton (Mills) Thompson (16 Aug 1875 – 22 Jan 1941)
      1. 1. Lester (Russell) Thompson (11 Jan 1903 – 8 Jul 1990)
      2. 2. James (Cecil) Thompson (23 Sep 1904 – 30 Oct 1938)
      3. 3. Ora (Estell) Thompson (14 Aug 1906 – 18 Jul 2002)
      4. 4. Robert (Hansel Bob) Thompson (12 Aug 1908 – 12 May 1991)
      5. 5. Joseph (Brown) Thompson (20 Dec 1909 – 3 Oct 1992)
      6. 6. Woodrow (Wilson) Thompson (15 Oct 1912 – 20 May 1998)
      7. 7. Kathleen Thompson (20 Mar 1916 – 7 Jan 1998)
      8. 8. Maurice (Clayton) Thompson (27 Apr 1919 – 13 Feb 1994)
      9. 9. Doris Thompson (27 Apr 1919 – 10 Jun 2008)
    5. 5. Robert (Arthur) Irby (Jul 1883 – 1955)
    6. 6. Luther (Lamar) Irby (14 Apr 1885 – 14 Apr 1885)
    7. 7. Sarah (Vollila) Irby (3 Jan 1887 – 15 Dec 1949) m. John (Andrew) Smith (23 DEC 1883 – 28 OCT 1959)
      1. 1. Robert (Lamar) Smith (23 Dec 1905 – 02 Sep 1941)
      2. 2. Ruth (Cecelia) Smith (18 APR 1911 – 26 JUN 1993) m. Preston (Edward) Stodard (17 July 1905 – 22 August 1958)
        1. 1. Dr. (Preston Ray) Stodard (12 January 1930 – 31 Mar 2000)
      3. 3. John (Curtis) Smith (02 Aug 1916 – 12 Feb 1991)
      4. 4. James (Robinson) Smith (26 Sep 1922 – 24 AUG 1973)
    8. 8. Viola Irby (8 Jul 1889 – 15 Jun 1890)
    9. 9. Chester (Edgar) Irby (10 Mar 1894 – 22 Jan 1961)
  4. 4. Alice Brewster (2 Nov 1859 – 15 Apr 1935) m. Jesse (Vulcanon) Camp (13 Apr 1854 – 2 Sept 1912)
    1. 1. Minnie (Adelia) Camp (13 October 1882 – 19 December 1939)
    2. 2. Joe (Washington) Camp (1 August 1885 – 26 October 1957)
    3. 3. Jesse (Berry) Camp (25 Oct 1887 – 17 Oct 1918)
    4. 4. Alpha (Mae) Camp (5 Feb 1890 – 6 Jul 1983)
    5. 5. Howard (Benjamin) Camp (16 October 1892 – 5 October 1971)
    6. 6. Earl (McGrady) Camp (10 Nov 1895 – 22 Feb 1964)
    7. 7. Gradia Camp (Nov 1896 – )
    8. 8. Erie (Nettie) Camp (10 Nov 1896 – Jul 1984)
  5. 5. Martha ("Mattie" Lovella) Brewster (26 Jun 1863 – 15 Dec 1934) m. Andrew (B) Smith (Jun 1848 – 15 November 1927)
    1. 1. Eunice Smith (abt 1882 – )
    2. 2. Johnie Smith (Dec 1883 – 21 Sep 1957)
    3. 3. Virgy Kitchen (Aug 1885 – 1928) m. Thomas (Sidney) Hall (23 Dec 1875 – 1938)
      1. 1. Mattie (Karleen) Hall (28 Feb 1911 – 17 Nov 1997)
      2. 2. Ruth Hall (17 Sep 1913 – 29 Sep 1993)
      3. 3. Virginia Hall (7 Jan 1915 – Nov 1986) m. Joseph (Merle) Evans (23 Dec 1902 – 21 Dec 1966) m. William (Jackson) Bowles (10 Nov 1918 – 4 October 1971)
        1. 1. Joseph (Merle) Evans (13 March 1934 – 28 January 1961)
        2. 2. Allan (Baxter) Evans (20 Nov 1934 – 15 Aug 1996)
        3. 3. Virgina (Ruth) Evans (20 Jun 1940 – 3 Jun 2005)
      4. 4. Mary (Sidney) Hall (July 29, 1918 – 2012)
    4. 4. Albet Smith (Dec 1887 – 9 Jan 1974)
    5. 5. Reubin (R) Smith (abt 1893 – )
    6. 6. Ruby Smith (Oct 1893 – 18 Sep 1976) m. Reuben (Marshall) Smith (24 May 1873 – 10 May 1950)
      1. 1. Madeline (Theresa) Smith (10 Jun 1924 – 1 Nov 1983)
      2. 2. Laura (Frances) Smith (27 Jan 1926 – 24 May 1939)
      3. 3. Ruby (Mae) Smith (23 Sep 1928 – 25 Sep 2014)
      4. 4. Ruben (Marshall) Smith (29 Dec 1929 – 14 Jun 2016)
    7. 7. Ada (G) Smith (1895 – 1974)
    8. 8. Maggie (C) Smith (1899 – )
    9. 9. Corrina Smith (abt 1901 – 1952) m. West Maggard (4 Sep 1899 – 14 Jan 1989)
      1. 1. W (Eugene) Maggard (abt 1920 – 31 December 1988)
      2. 2. Stella Maggard (abt 1921 – 15 January 2000)
      3. 3. John (Wesley) Maggard (28 December 1922 – 16 October 1990)
      4. 4. James (Raynell) Maggard (abt 1925 – 01/15/2002)
      5. 5. Cecil Maggard (abt 1928 – 19 February 1999)
      6. 6. Maggie (Doris) Moffett (3 April 1930 – 24 December 2006)
      7. 7. Mildred Creel (11 June 1933 – 31 January 2002)
      8. 8. Charles (L) Maggard (13 January 1940 – 9 December 2017)
    10. 10. George (W) Smith (6 Jun 1903 – 1 May 1970)
    11. 11. Leon Smith (abt 1906 – Jan 1986)
    12. 12. Edith (A) Smith (abt 1880 – )
  6. 6. Hiram (Washington) Brewster (20 Apr 1865 – 17 Jan 1954) m. Laura (A) McLemore (16 Jul 1872 – 13 Aug 1931)
    1. 1. Frances (Coker) Brewster (3 Sep 1893 – )
    2. 2. Frederick Brewster (abt 1896 – 13 April 1983)
    3. 3. Paul Brewster (13 Sep 1897 – 25 Dec 1900)
    4. 4. Hiram (Moody "Mutt") Brewster (17 September 1900 – 15 November 1977) m. Nannie (Ailene) Enzor (abt 1907 – 3 Sep 1973)
      1. 1. Dorothy (M) Brewster (abt 1928 – )
      2. 2. James (Hiram) Brewster (6 Jul 1930 – 28 Jul 2003)
      3. 3. Lena Brewster (abt 1933 – )
    5. 5. Sara (Jane) Brewster (18 Jul 1904 – 19 Aug 1997) m. Oscar (Benton) Gough (04 Dec 1900 – 12 Sep 1982)
      1. 1. Marcell (Rene) Gough (3 Apr 1924 – 29 NOV 1965) m. Ida (May) Marshall (24 Aug 1921 – 31 Oct 2019)
        1. 1. Kit Gough (23 Feb 1946 – 22 Feb 2023) m. Barbara Riebe (12 Feb 1952 – 25 FEB 2022)
        2. 2. Elonie (Marie) Gough (25 Feb 1948 – ) m. Robert (Thomas) Copeland (9 Feb 1945 – )
        3. 3. Mickey (Meaurill) Gough (21 Jun 1949 – ) m. Clavel Reyes
        4. 4. Nat (Lee) Gough (22 Sep 1950 – ) m. Lori D'Agostino (1 Sep 1960 – )
      2. 2. Oscar (Brewster (OB)) Gough (25 June 1930 – 23 Sep 2012) m. Mildred (Esther) Boyd (1 Mar 1937 – 17 Nov 2002)
        1. 1. Bruce (Alton) Gough (Jun 1955 – ) m. Cindy
        2. 2. Sherry Gough (23 Aug 1956 – )
        3. 3. Phillip Gough (17 Sep 1960 – ) m. Julie
    6. 6. Amos (Hamilton) Brewster (27 Jun 1907 – 20 Dec 1972)
      1. 1. Lorin (H.) Brewster (21 nov 1926 – 19 September 1949)
      2. 2. Frances (Lucretia) Brewster (12 December 1928 – 22 August 2012)
      3. 3. Laurine Brewster (abt 1932 – )
      4. 4. Faye Brewster (abt 1934 – )
      5. 5. Raymond Brewster (abt 1938 – )
    7. 7. John (M) Brewster (15 September 1910 – 23 April 1973) m. Miriam Creel (29 March 1914 – 5 June 2004)
    8. 8. Corina (Victoria) BREWSTER (28 Mar 1913 – 31 Dec 2012) m. James (D) STODARD (25 Jul 1907 – 15 Feb 1990)
  7. 7. S (Martha) Brewster (abt 1866 – )
  8. 8. Thomas Brewster (1868 – 18 Oct 1945)
  9. 9. Sarah (Margaret) Brewster (2 Aug 1872 – 7 Nov 1936) m. William (Thomas) Raney (28 October 1861 – 1 July 1936)
    1. 1. Daniel (Hall) Raney (29 September 1887 – 27 November 1969)
    2. 2. Hiram Raney (15 Aug 1889 – 20 October 1960)
    3. 3. Ethel Raney (31 January 1891 – 15 December 1971)
    4. 4. Ruth Raney (8 Aug 1895 – 22 March 1980) m. Charles (Boatner) Anders (1 Jan 1895 – 7 December 1969)
      1. 1. Ruth Anders (2 Dec 1920 – 20 Feb 2005) m. Ben (F) Cameron (4 Nov 1920 – 24 Feb 1999)
      2. 2. Charles (Boatner Raney) Anders (6 Sep 1923 – 10 Dec 2010)
      3. 3. Albert (Taylor) Anders (23 Oct 1925 – 22 Feb 1992)
      4. 4. Daniel (Raney) Anders (22 Aug 1933 – 4 Jan 2006)
  10. 10. Emma (Lee) Brewster (1880 – )

Sarah Edwards's Timeline

5 Records

1826
19 Jan 1826
Birth of Sarah Margaret Edwards in Alabama, USA
Alabama, USA
1850
1850
Age 24
Sarah Margaret Edwards resided here in E C River, Bibb, Alabama, USA
E C River, Bibb, Alabama, USA
1880
1880
Age 54
Sarah Margaret Edwards resided here in Hurricane Creek, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
Hurricane Creek, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
1900
1900
Age 74
Sarah Margaret Edwards resided here in Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
1907
11 Jun 1907
Age 81
Death of Sarah Margaret Edwards in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, USA
Lauderdale County, Mississippi, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Jan 1826
    Event Place: Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Hurricane Creek, Lauderdale, Mississippi; Roll: 653; Family History Film: 1254653; Page: 224D; Enumeration District: 098; Image: 0455
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi; Roll: 814; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 1240814
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: E C River, Bibb, Alabama; Roll: M432_2; Page: 55A; Image: 113
    [4] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: E C River, Bibb, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: E C River, Bibb, Alabama; Roll: M432_2; Page: 55A; Image: 113

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Hurricane Creek, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Hurricane Creek, Lauderdale, Mississippi; Roll: 653; Family History Film: 1254653; Page: 224D; Enumeration District: 098; Image: 0455

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi; Roll: 814; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 1240814

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Jun 1907
    Event Place: Lauderdale County, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lauderdale County, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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