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Stephen Edwards 1799–1870 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Aug 1799

Birth Location: Cape May, Cape May, New Jersey, United States

Death Date: 1870

Death Location: New Albany, Floyd, Indiana, United States

Father: David Edwards

Mother: Drucilla Tomlin

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Penny

Children(s): Martha Edwards, Mary Edwards, Charles Edwards, Curtis Edwards, Rebecca Edwards, John Edwards

In 1799, Stephen Edwards entered the world in Cape May, Cape May, New Jersey, United States, born to David Edwards And Drucilla Tomlin. In 1830, Stephen Edwards resided in Floyd, Indiana, United States. In 1840, Stephen Edwards resided in Floyd, Indiana, United States. Stephen Edwards married Elizabeth Penny, and had children including Charles Edwards, Curtis B Edwards, John N Edwards, Martha D Edwards, Mary E Edwards, Rebecca J Edwards. Stephen Edwards passed away in 1870 in New Albany, Floyd, Indiana, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1799, Stephen Edwards entered the world in Cape May, Cape May, New Jersey, United States, born to David Edwards And Drucilla Tomlin.
  • In 1830, Stephen Edwards resided in Floyd, Indiana, United States.
  • In 1840, Stephen Edwards resided in Floyd, Indiana, United States.
  • Stephen Edwards married Elizabeth Penny, and had children including Charles Edwards, Curtis B Edwards, John N Edwards, Martha D Edwards, Mary E Edwards, Rebecca J Edwards.
  • Stephen Edwards passed away in 1870 in New Albany, Floyd, Indiana, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

David Edwards
1774–1858
Birth Location: Cumberland, Cumberland, New Jersey, United States
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Drucilla Tomlin
1789–1856
Birth Location: New Jersey, Monmouth, New Jersey, United States
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Penny
1805–1846
Birth Location: ,Allegheny Co.,PA
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Children(s)

Martha Edwards
1843–1867
Birth Location: Floyd, Indiana, United States
ME
Mary Edwards
1841–
Birth Location: Lafayette, Floyd, Indiana, United States
ME
Charles Edwards
1839–1902
Birth Location: Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, Indiana, United States of America
CE
Curtis Edwards
1837–1884
Birth Location: Floyd, Indiana
CE
Rebecca Edwards
1833–1872
Birth Location: Floyd, Indiana
RE
John Edwards
1830–1893
Birth Location: Near Bloomfield, Richland Township, Greene, Indiana, USA, North America.
JE

Stephen Edwards's Ancestors

Self
Stephen Edwards
1799–1870
Birth Place: Cape May, Cape May, New Jersey, United States
Parents
David Edwards
1774–1858
Cumberland, Cumberland, New Jersey, United States
Drucilla Tomlin
1789–1856
New Jersey, Monmouth, New Jersey, United States
Grandparents
David Edwards
1743–1782
Cumberland, Cumberland, New Jersey, United States
Deborah Thompson
1750–1804
Cape May, Cape May, New Jersey, United States
William Tomlin
1733–1804
Gloucester, New Jersey, USA
Martha
1734–1813
Gloucester, New Jersey, USA
Great-Grandparents
Josiah Edwards
1699–
Sarah Parsons
1702–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Josiah Edwards
1670–1713
Mary Churchill
1675–1713

Stephen Edwards's Descendants

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Stephen Edwards (1 Aug 1799–1870) m. Elizabeth Penny (18 Sep 1805–27 Feb 1846)
  1. 1. Martha (D.) Edwards 1843–1867 m. James (B) Whalen 1842–
    1. 1. Laura (B.) Whalen 1878–
    2. 2. Francis (Levi) Whalen 1875– m. Lucinda (Isadora) Johnson 1873–
      1. 1. Clayton (Bonnell) Whalen 1899–
      2. 2. Purcell Whalen 1901–
      3. 3. Vesta (A) Whalen 1902–1974
      4. 4. Robert (Vance) Whalen 1904–1975
      5. 5. James (Herbert) Whalen 1910–
      6. 6. Luella (Loversa) Whalen 1907–
    3. 3. John (B.) Whalen 1873–
    4. 4. Robert (Edward) Whalen 1869–1951 m. Melissa (M) Myers 1873–1930
      1. 1. Roy (L) Whalen 1898–
      2. 2. Victor (Loren) Whalen 1899–1971
      3. 3. Meda (L) Whalen 1902–
    5. 5. Charles (E.) Whalen 1870–
  2. 2. Mary (E.) Edwards 1841– m. Henry (E) Jones 1840–1870
    1. 1. Mary (Florence) Jones 1865–1960
  3. 3. Charles Edwards 1839–1902 m. Martha (Caroline) Mack 1844–1893
    1. 1. Elmer (Rosswell) Edwards 1879–1929 m. Dona (Gertrude) Browning 1890–1984
    2. 2. Benson Edwards 1877–
    3. 3. Curtis (M.) Edwards 1875–
    4. 4. Orpha (M.) Edwards 1873–
    5. 5. James (E.) Edwards 1871–
    6. 6. Eva (B.) Edwards 1869–
    7. 7. Mary (J.) Edwards 1865–
  4. 4. Curtis (B.) Edwards 1837–1884 m. Mary (Caroline) Weeks 1855– m. Eunice (Ann) Vanscoyoc 1834–1880
    1. 1. Ethelda (C.) Edwards 1871–
    2. 2. Melville Edwards 1868–
    3. 3. Elvar Edwards 1864–
    4. 4. Charles (J.) Edwards 1863–
    5. 5. Ida (E.) Edwards 1861–
    6. 6. Irene Edwards 1879–
  5. 5. Rebecca (J) Edwards 1833–1872 m. Henry (Clinton) Leach 1835–1902
    1. 1. Charles (N) Leach 1858–1883
    2. 2. Martha (J) Leach 1859–1870
    3. 3. Walter (John) Leach 1862–1935
    4. 4. Oliver (Morton) Leach 1864–1933
    5. 5. Harvey (Dean) Leach 1870–1954
  6. 6. John (N) Edwards 1830–1893 m. Nancy Tilley 1834–1876 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Sharr 1855–1916
    1. 1. Lura Edwards 1882–1902
    2. 2. Sylvester ("Vess") Edwards 1852–1936
    3. 3. William (Riley) Edwards 1854–1912
    4. 4. John (Milton) Edwards 1857–1936
    5. 5. Ossie Edwards 1873–1956
    6. 6. Louella ("Ella") Edwards 1871–1945
    7. 7. Belle Edwards 1869–1891
    8. 8. Flossie Edwards 1867–1907
    9. 9. Ulysses (Grant) Edwards 1865–1938
    10. 10. Fountain (Henry) Edwards 1878–1952
    11. 11. Bert (Ben) Edwards 1878–1935

Stephen Edwards's Timeline

8 Records

1799
1 Aug 1799
Birth of Stephen Edwards in Cape May, Cape May, New Jersey, United States
Cape May, Cape May, New Jersey, United States
1830
1830
Age 31
Stephen Edwards resided here in Floyd, Indiana, United States
Floyd, Indiana, United States
1840
1840
Age 41
Stephen Edwards resided here in Floyd, Indiana, United States
Floyd, Indiana, United States
1850
1850
Age 51
Stephen Edwards resided here in New Albany, Floyd, Indiana
New Albany, Floyd, Indiana
1860
1860
Age 61
Stephen Edwards resided here in New Albany, Floyd, Indiana, United States
New Albany, Floyd, Indiana, United States
1860
1860
Age 61
Stephen Edwards resided here in Ocean, Monmouth, New Jersey, United States
Ocean, Monmouth, New Jersey, United States
1870
1870
Age 71
Stephen Edwards resided here in New Albany, Floyd, Indiana, United States
New Albany, Floyd, Indiana, United States
1870
1870
Age 71
Death of Stephen Edwards in New Albany, Floyd, Indiana, United States
New Albany, Floyd, Indiana, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Aug 1799
    Event Place: Cape May, Cape May, New Jersey, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: New Albany, Floyd, Indiana; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: New Albany, Floyd, Indiana; Roll: ; Page: 494; Image: 498.
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Ocean, Monmouth, New Jersey; Roll: ; Page: 323; Image: 326.
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: New Albany, Floyd, Indiana; Roll: M432_145; Page: 351B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Floyd, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: , Floyd, Indiana; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Floyd, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: New Albany, Floyd, Indiana; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: New Albany, Floyd, Indiana
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: New Albany, Floyd, Indiana; Roll: M432_145; Page: 351B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: New Albany, Floyd, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: New Albany, Floyd, Indiana; Roll: ; Page: 494; Image: 498.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Ocean, Monmouth, New Jersey, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Ocean, Monmouth, New Jersey; Roll: ; Page: 323; Image: 326.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: New Albany, Floyd, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: New Albany, Floyd, Indiana; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: New Albany, Floyd, Indiana, United States
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