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Spencer Edwards 1780–1848 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1780

Birth Location: Hawkins County, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 3 November 1848

Death Location: Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA

Father: William Edwards

Mother: Elizabeth Cramer

Spouse(s): Katherine Riddle, Artemicia Edwards

Children(s): Leta Mayes, Hiram Edwards, James Edwards, Spencer Edwards, Anna Edwards, Martha Edwards, Howard Edwards, Sampson Edwards, Jeptha Edwards, Joseph Edwards, George Edwards, Martin Edwards, Edward Edwards, James Edwards, Elizabeth Edwards, Sally Edwards, Rachell Goin, Sarah (Hunter), Martin Edwards, Leta Edwards, Katie Edwards

In 1780, Spencer Edwards entered the world in Hawkins County, Tennessee, USA, born to William Harrison Edwards And Elizabeth Mary Polly Cramer. In 1830, Spencer Edwards resided in Claiborne, Tennessee, USA. In 1833, Spencer Edwards resided in Claiborne, Tennessee, United States. Spencer Edwards married Artemicia Edwards, Elizabeth M Odel, Katherine Riddle, Sara Sally Wilson, and had children including Anna Edwards, Edward C Edwards, Elizabeth Edwards, George Edwards, Hiram Edwards, Howard Harrison Edwards, James 15 Edwards, James Mckendry Edwards, Jeptha Edwards, John Wilson Edwards, Joseph Edwards, Katie Edwards, Leta Letty Edwards Mayes, Leta Edwards, Martha Edwards, Martin B Edwards, Martin S Edwards, Rachell Goin, Sally Edwards, Sampson Edwards, Sarah Sallie Edwards Hunter, Spencer E Edwards, Thomas Lafayette Edwards. Spencer Edwards passed away in 1848 in Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1780, Spencer Edwards entered the world in Hawkins County, Tennessee, USA, born to William Harrison Edwards And Elizabeth Mary Polly Cramer.
  • In 1830, Spencer Edwards resided in Claiborne, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1833, Spencer Edwards resided in Claiborne, Tennessee, United States.
  • Spencer Edwards married Artemicia Edwards, Elizabeth M Odel, Katherine Riddle, Sara Sally Wilson, and had children including Anna Edwards, Edward C Edwards, Elizabeth Edwards, George Edwards, Hiram Edwards, Howard Harrison Edwards, James 15 Edwards, James Mckendry Edwards, Jeptha Edwards, John Wilson Edwards, Joseph Edwards, Katie Edwards, Leta Letty Edwards Mayes, Leta Edwards, Martha Edwards, Martin B Edwards, Martin S Edwards, Rachell Goin, Sally Edwards, Sampson Edwards, Sarah Sallie Edwards Hunter, Spencer E Edwards, Thomas Lafayette Edwards.
  • Spencer Edwards passed away in 1848 in Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Edwards
1720–1800
Birth Location: Denbighshire, Wales
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Elizabeth Cramer
1731–1794
Birth Location: USA
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Spouses(s)

Katherine Riddle
1790–1840
Birth Location: Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA
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Artemicia Edwards
1816–1901
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
AE

Children(s)

Leta Mayes
1818–1857
Birth Location: Big Barren Creek, Claiborn, TN, USA
LM
Hiram Edwards
1827–1902
Birth Location: Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA
HE
James Edwards
1846–1880
Birth Location: Big Barren Creek, Claiborne, Tennessee, United States
JE
Spencer Edwards
1848–1870
Birth Location: Claiborne, Tennessee, United States
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Anna Edwards
1845–1900
Birth Location: Claiborne, Tennessee
AE
Martha Edwards
1845–1890
Birth Location: Claiborne, Tennessee
ME
Howard Edwards
1812–1879
Birth Location: Tennessee
HE
Sampson Edwards
1837–1914
Birth Location: Speedwell, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
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Jeptha Edwards
1822–1902
Birth Location: Speedwell, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
JE
Joseph Edwards
1829–
Birth Location: , , Tennessee, USA
JE
George Edwards
1826–1924
Birth Location: Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA
GE
Martin Edwards
1818–1889
Birth Location: , , Tennessee, USA
ME
Edward Edwards
1814–1889
Birth Location: , , Virginia, USA
EE
James Edwards
1834–1912
Birth Location: Powell Valley, Claiborne, Tennessee, United States
JE
Elizabeth Edwards
1819–1857
Birth Location: Big Barren Creek, Claiborne, Tennessee, United States
EE
Sally Edwards
1818–1818
Birth Location: Big Barren Creek, Claiborne, Tennessee, United States
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Rachell Goin
1830–1907
Birth Location: Tennessee
RG
Sarah (Hunter)
1835–1875
Birth Location: Claiborne, Tennessee, United States
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Martin Edwards
1822–
Birth Location: Claiborne Co TN
ME
Leta Edwards
1818–1857
Birth Location: Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA
LE
Katie Edwards
1840–
Birth Location: Tennessee
KE

Spencer Edwards's Ancestors

Self
Spencer Edwards
1780–1848
Birth Place: Hawkins County, Tennessee, USA
Parents
William Harrison Edwards
1720–1800
Denbighshire, Wales
Elizabeth (Mary "Polly") Cramer
1731–1794
USA
Grandparents
Thomas (Nathaniel) Edwards
1690–1781
Wales
Jacquette (Perigault DE LA) Huzaie
1664–1768
Rennes, Ille-et-Vilaine, Bretagne, France
Great-Grandparents
Robert Edwards
1662–1734
Elizabeth Edwards
1666–1738
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Edwards
1635–1698
Mary Hall
1640–1703
Lady Drury
1619–1699

Spencer Edwards's Descendants

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Spencer Edwards (1780–3 November 1848) m. Katherine Riddle (1790–16 October 1840) m. Artemicia Edwards (1816–28 February 1901)
  1. 1. Leta ("Letty" Edwards) Mayes 1818–1857 m. Johnson Mayes 1817–1900
    1. 1. Spencer (Proctor) Mayes 1838–1902 m. Rachel (C) Yadon 1838–1902
      1. 1. William (Proctor) Mayes 1867–1941 m. Deliah (Jane) Carr 1867–1942
        1. 1. Mattie (M) Mayes 1899–1939 m. Earl (Austin) Smith 1892–1942
        2. 2. Denis (A) Mayes 1895–1906
        3. 3. Addie (C) True 1897–1995 m. James (Leonard) True 1889–1963
        4. 4. Thomas (M) Mayes 1903–1919
        5. 5. Clarence (W) Mayes 1905–1975
        6. 6. Olive (E) Mayes 1907–1989 m. Irvin (S) Neal 1907–1992
        7. 7. Ernest (Edward) Mayes 1909–1919
        8. 8. Nellie (M) Mayes 1899–1964 m. Craig Stone 1881–
        9. 9. Ettie Mayes 1900–1901
      2. 2. Annie Mayes 1870–1926
        1. 1. Rena Mayes 1888–
      3. 3. George (Washington) Mayes 1861–1953 m. Artie (Macy) Mayes 1868–1924
        1. 1. Joseph (W) Mayes 1886–1916
        2. 2. Levi (J) Mayes 1887–1936 m. Stella (A) Mayes 1891–1971
        3. 3. Richard (Cannon) Mayes 1892–1978 m. Eunice (Jane) Mayes 1900–1920 m. Malinda (Jane) Mayes 1878–1954
        4. 4. Stella (A) Mayes 1896–1970 m. Frank (Ernest) O'Dell 1892–1960
        5. 5. Lula (E) Mayes 1898–1934
        6. 6. Lenord (C) Mayes 1913–
        7. 7. Viola (Mae) Mayes 1902–1920
        8. 8. Orville (G) Mayes 1910–
      4. 4. Joseph (Vincent) Mayes 1864–1949 m. Esther Gill 1873–1917 m. Jennifer (E) Bishop 1870–1948
        1. 1. Russel Mayes 1905–
        2. 2. Joseph Mayes 1906–
        3. 3. Josephine Mayes 1906–
        4. 4. Aleda Mayes 1909–
        5. 5. Blanch Mayes 1912–
        6. 6. Rueben Mayes 1917–
        7. 7. William (Proctor) Mayes 1891–1978 m. Anna (Belle) Mayes 1879–1968
        8. 8. Florence Mayes 1892–1989 m. Paul Hartley 1893–1959
        9. 9. Charles (Ashbell) Mayes 1894–1973 m. Cleta (L) Mayes 1901–
        10. 10. Albert Mayes 1896–
        11. 11. Julia Mayes 1897–
        12. 12. Spencer Mayes 1899–
        13. 13. Roscoe Mayes 1909–1913
        14. 14. Lawrence Mayes 1902– m. Ada (M) Mayes 1903–
        15. 15. Ethelyn (Lavera) Flagg 1896–1986
        16. 16. Alena Mayes 1914–
      5. 5. Malinda Mayes 1858–1926
      6. 6. Mary (R) Mayes 1860–1890
      7. 7. Matilda (J "Tildy") Mayes 1871–1880
    2. 2. Lucinda (C) Mayes 1835–1921
    3. 3. Elizabeth Mayes 1840–1852
    4. 4. Wiley Mayes 1842–1846
    5. 5. William (Francis Marrion) Mayes 1844–1864
    6. 6. James (Knox Polk) Mayes 1847–1914
    7. 7. George (Washington) Mayes 1850–1940
    8. 8. Louise (Jane) Mayes 1853–1933
    9. 9. Anna Mayes 1856–1938
    10. 10. Pleasant (Hodge "P.H.") Mayes 1858–1929
    11. 11. Melvina Mayes 1861–1877
  2. 2. Hiram Edwards 1827–1902
  3. 3. James (McKendry) Edwards 1846–1880
  4. 4. Spencer (E) Edwards 1848–1870
  5. 5. Anna Edwards 1845–1900
  6. 6. Martha Edwards 1845–1890
  7. 7. Howard (Harrison) Edwards 1812–1879
  8. 8. Sampson Edwards 1837–1914
  9. 9. Jeptha Edwards 1822–1902
  10. 10. Joseph Edwards 1829–
  11. 11. George Edwards 1826–1924
  12. 12. Martin (S) Edwards 1818–1889
  13. 13. Edward (C) Edwards 1814–1889
  14. 14. James (15) Edwards 1834–1912 m. Sarah (Cumi) Edwards 1857–1939
  15. 15. Elizabeth Edwards 1819–1857
  16. 16. Sally Edwards 1818–1818
  17. 17. Rachell Goin 1830–1907
  18. 18. Sarah (Sallie Edwards) (Hunter) 1835–1875
  19. 19. Martin (B.) Edwards 1822–
  20. 20. Leta Edwards 1818–1857
  21. 21. Katie Edwards 1840–

Spencer Edwards's Timeline

7 Records

1780
1780
Birth of Spencer Edwards in Hawkins County, Tennessee, USA
Hawkins County, Tennessee, USA
1830
1830
Age 50
Spencer Edwards resided here in Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
1833
1833
Age 53
Spencer Edwards resided here in Claiborne, Tennessee, United States
Claiborne, Tennessee, United States
1839
1839
Age 59
Spencer Edwards resided here in Claiborne, Tennessee, United States
Claiborne, Tennessee, United States
1840
1840
Age 60
Spencer Edwards resided here in Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
1848
3 November 1848
Age 68
Death of Spencer Edwards in Powell Valley, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
Powell Valley, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
1848
24 Oct 1848
Age 68
Spencer Edwards - Probate in Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
Claiborne, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1780
    Event Place: Hawkins County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Births
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 1241.155; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: Claiborne County, TN
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Marriages

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Claiborne, Tennessee; Series: M19; Roll: 180; Page: 126; Family History Library Film: 0024538

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1833
    Event Place: Claiborne, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: Tennessee, Early Tax List Records

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1839
    Event Place: Claiborne, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: Tennessee, Early Tax List Records

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Claiborne, Tennessee; Roll: 518; Page: 207; Image: 421; Family History Library Film: 0024542

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 November 1848
    Event Place: Powell Valley, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] War of 1812 Pension Application Files Index
    [2] Family Data Collection - Deaths
    [3] Tennessee, Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1837-1865, Claiborne County, Tennessee; Author: Historical Records Project (Tennessee); Probate Place: Claiborne, Tennessee
    [4] Tennessee Valley Cemetery Relocation Files, 1933-1990
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Web: Tennessee, Relocated Cemeteries Index, 1787-1975

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee Valley Cemetery Relocation Files, 1933-1990
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: Tennessee, Relocated Cemeteries Index, 1787-1975

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 24 Oct 1848
    Event Place: Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1837-1865, Claiborne County, Tennessee; Author: Historical Records Project (Tennessee); Probate Place: Claiborne, Tennessee
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