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Sterling Edwards 1844–1897 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 August 1844

Birth Location: Pulaski County, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 6 February 1897

Death Location: Poplarville, Pulaski County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Margaret Hignite

Mother: David (Devance)

Spouse(s): Mary Taylor, Eliza Jones

Children(s): Barbara Edwards, John Edwards, Nancy Edwards, George Lockard, S. Cobb, H. Edwards, Mary Edwards, Lucy Edwards, Martha Farmer, Susan Farmer, Caleb Edwards, Mae King, Nancy Edward

The story of Sterling Edwards began in 1844 in Pulaski County, Kentucky, USA. In 1850, Sterling Edwards resided in Knox, Kentucky, USA. In 1860, Sterling Edwards resided in Estill, Kentucky, USA. Sterling Edwards married Eliza J Jones, Mary Taylor, and had children including Barbara Etta Edwards, Caleb Edwards, George W Lockard, H P Edwards, John C Edwards, Lucy Edwards, Mae M King, Martha F Farmer, Mary A Edwards, Nancy B Edwards, Nancy B Edward, S W Cobb, Susan Farmer. Sterling Edwards passed away in 1897 in Poplarville, Pulaski County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Sterling Edwards began in 1844 in Pulaski County, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1850, Sterling Edwards resided in Knox, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1860, Sterling Edwards resided in Estill, Kentucky, USA.
  • Sterling Edwards married Eliza J Jones, Mary Taylor, and had children including Barbara Etta Edwards, Caleb Edwards, George W Lockard, H P Edwards, John C Edwards, Lucy Edwards, Mae M King, Martha F Farmer, Mary A Edwards, Nancy B Edwards, Nancy B Edward, S W Cobb, Susan Farmer.
  • Sterling Edwards passed away in 1897 in Poplarville, Pulaski County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Sterling Edwards's Ancestors

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Sterling Edwards
1844–1897
Birth Place: Pulaski County, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Margaret pegga Hignite
1819–
Knox County, Kentucky, USA
David (Edwards (Vance)) (Devance)
1812–1871
Virginia
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Sterling Edwards's Descendants

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Sterling Edwards (24 August 1844–6 February 1897) m. Mary Taylor (Abt. 1849–) m. Eliza (J) Jones (Abt 1856–10 May 1925)
  1. 1. Barbara (Etta) Edwards 1888–1920
  2. 2. John (C) Edwards 1876–1956
  3. 3. Nancy (B.) Edwards 1868–
  4. 4. George (W.) Lockard 1874–
  5. 5. S. (W.) Cobb 1872–
  6. 6. H. (P.) Edwards 1870–1951
  7. 7. Mary (A.) Edwards 1879–1952
  8. 8. Lucy Edwards 1880–1944
  9. 9. Martha (F.) Farmer 1884–1957
  10. 10. Susan Farmer 1886–1931
  11. 11. Caleb Edwards 1882–1944
  12. 12. Mae (M.) King 1896–1960
  13. 13. Nancy (B) Edward 1867–

Sterling Edwards's Timeline

8 Records

1844
24 August 1844
Birth of Sterling Edwards in Pulaski County, Kentucky, USA
Pulaski County, Kentucky, USA
1850
1850
Age 6
Sterling Edwards resided here in Knox, Kentucky, USA
Knox, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 16
Sterling Edwards resided here in Estill, Kentucky, USA
Estill, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 26
Sterling Edwards resided here in Subdivision 93, Barbourville, Knox, Kentucky, USA
Subdivision 93, Barbourville, Knox, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 36
Sterling Edwards resided here in Brush Creek, Knox, Kentucky, USA
Brush Creek, Knox, Kentucky, USA
1897
6 February 1897
Age 53
Death of Sterling Edwards in Kentucky, USA
Kentucky, USA
1897
15 Nov 1897
Age 53
Sterling Edwards - Probate in Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 56
Sterling Edwards resided here in Station Camp, Estill, Kentucky, USA
Station Camp, Estill, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 August 1844
    Event Place: Pulaski County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Knox, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Estill, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Subdivision 93, Barbourville, Knox, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Brush Creek, Knox, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Station Camp, Estill, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Grant, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, Birth Records, 1847-1911

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Knox, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, Birth Records, 1847-1911

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 February 1897
    Event Place: Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, Wills and Probate Records
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Poplarville, Pulaski County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 15 Nov 1897
    Event Place: Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, Wills and Probate Records

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