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Thomas Charlie Edward 1873–1960 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 May 1873

Birth Location: Swain, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 17 January 1960

Death Location: Murphy, Cherokee County, North Carolina, USA

Father: James Edwards

Mother: Elizabeth Marr

Spouse(s): Ila Edwards

Children(s): Freda Burrell

In 1873, Thomas Charlie Edward entered the world in Swain, North Carolina, United States, born to James M Edwards And Elizabeth Jane Marr. In 1880, Thomas Charlie Edward resided in Cheoah, Graham, North Carolina, USA. In 1900, Thomas Charlie Edward resided in Frogtown, Lumpkin, Georgia, USA. Thomas Charlie Edward married Ila Edwards, and had children including Freda Mae Edwards Henson Burrell. Thomas Charlie Edward passed away in 1960 in Murphy, Cherokee County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1873, Thomas Charlie Edward entered the world in Swain, North Carolina, United States, born to James M Edwards And Elizabeth Jane Marr.
  • In 1880, Thomas Charlie Edward resided in Cheoah, Graham, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1900, Thomas Charlie Edward resided in Frogtown, Lumpkin, Georgia, USA.
  • Thomas Charlie Edward married Ila Edwards, and had children including Freda Mae Edwards Henson Burrell.
  • Thomas Charlie Edward passed away in 1960 in Murphy, Cherokee County, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Edwards
1834–1912
Birth Location: North Carolina
JE
Elizabeth Marr
1837–1916
Birth Location: , , Tennessee, USA
EM

Spouses(s)

Ila Edwards
1872–1938
Birth Location: North Carolina
IE

Children(s)

Freda Burrell
1906–1983
Birth Location: North Carolina
FB

Thomas Edward's Ancestors

Self
Thomas Edward
1873–1960
Birth Place: Swain, North Carolina, United States
Parents
James M Edwards
1834–1912
North Carolina
Elizabeth (Jane) Marr
1837–1916
, , Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
John (R) Edwards
1803–1890
Lincoln County, North Carolina, USA
Mary (E.) Loftin
1803–1883
Lincoln, North Carolina, United States
John (S) Murr
1800–1891
, Wake, North Carolina, USA
Sarah (sally) Bradley
1801–1897
Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Sr
1776–1878
Anna Reynolds
1775–1875
James Loftin
1768–1836
Susannah (Loftin)
1780–1837
Jeremiah Murr
1804–1874
Rachel Click
1807–1889
Marmaduke Bradley
1776–1850
Lydia Bird
1781–1803
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Edwards
1727–1801
Ruth Turbyfill
1730–
Benjamin Reynolds
1897–
John War
1740–1793
Martha Lanier
1747–1823
Adam (1731-1791)
1731–1787
Sina Corzine
1731–1834
John Murr
1774–1864
Mary Brown
1780–1814
Henry Click
1781–1856
Ruth Graham
1781–1857
Dennis Bradley
1743–1770
Sarah Turner
1743–1790
Edmund Bird
1750–1781
Polly Bird
1750–

Thomas Edward's Descendants

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Thomas (Charlie) Edward (23 May 1873–17 January 1960) m. Ila Edwards (6 July 1872–1 Apr 1938)
  1. 1. Freda (Mae (Edwards) Henson) Burrell 1906–1983 m. Zeb Henson 1902–1935
    1. 1. Hazel (Mae (Henson) Cothren) Ledford 1924–2001 m. Cord (D.) Cothren 1903–1976
      1. 1. Eldridge ("Bill") Cothren 1943–1998
      2. 2. Paul (Jack) Cothren 1944–1972
      3. 3. Arlin Cotham 1927–2002
      4. 4. Wayne Cothern 1938–2005 m. Margerine Cothren 1926–2011
      5. 5. Joyce Cothren 1945–1973 m. Pap (Harold) King 1948–2009
    2. 2. Hoke Henson 1926–
    3. 3. Fred (Glyne) Henson 1935–1981
    4. 4. Ned (Herbert) Henson 1932–1932
    5. 5. Bobby (Marle "Six") Henson 1934–2012
    6. 6. Rev. (Howard Gerald "Broadriver") Henson 1927–2012

Thomas Edward's Timeline

9 Records

1873
23 May 1873
Birth of Thomas Charlie Edward in Swain, North Carolina, United States
Swain, North Carolina, United States
1880
1880
Age 7
Thomas Charlie Edward resided here in Cheoah, Graham, North Carolina, USA
Cheoah, Graham, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 27
Thomas Charlie Edward resided here in Frogtown, Lumpkin, Georgia, USA
Frogtown, Lumpkin, Georgia, USA
1910
1910
Age 37
Thomas Charlie Edward resided here in Hiawassee, Towns, Georgia, USA
Hiawassee, Towns, Georgia, USA
1920
1920
Age 47
Thomas Charlie Edward resided here in Hayesville, Clay, North Carolina, USA
Hayesville, Clay, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 57
Thomas Charlie Edward resided here in Andrews, Cherokee, North Carolina, USA
Andrews, Cherokee, North Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 62
Thomas Charlie Edward resided here in Murphy, Cherokee, North Carolina
Murphy, Cherokee, North Carolina
1940
1940
Age 67
Thomas Charlie Edward resided here in Murphy, Cherokee, North Carolina, USA
Murphy, Cherokee, North Carolina, USA
1960
17 January 1960
Age 87
Death of Thomas Charlie Edward in Murphy, Cherokee, North Carolina
Murphy, Cherokee, North Carolina

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 May 1873
    Event Place: Swain, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1975
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Murphy, Cherokee, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02889; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 20-7
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hayesville, Clay, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1290; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 55; Image: 593
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Andrews, Cherokee, North Carolina; Roll: 1681; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0009; Image: 477.0; FHL microfilm: 2341415
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: North Carolina; Registration County: Clay; Roll: 1765630
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cheoah, Graham, North Carolina
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Frogtown, Lumpkin, Georgia; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0098; FHL microfilm: 1240209
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hiawassee, Towns, Georgia; Roll: T624_206; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0146; FHL microfilm: 1374219
    [9] North Carolina, Death Indexes
    [10] Web: North Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1716-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Cheoah, Graham, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cheoah, Graham, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Frogtown, Lumpkin, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Frogtown, Lumpkin, Georgia; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0098; FHL microfilm: 1240209

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Hiawassee, Towns, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hiawassee, Towns, Georgia; Roll: T624_206; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0146; FHL microfilm: 1374219

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Hayesville, Clay, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hayesville, Clay, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1290; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 55; Image: 593

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Andrews, Cherokee, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Andrews, Cherokee, North Carolina; Roll: 1681; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0009; Image: 477.0; FHL microfilm: 2341415

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Murphy, Cherokee, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Murphy, Cherokee, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02889; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 20-7

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Murphy, Cherokee, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Murphy, Cherokee, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02889; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 20-7

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Clay, North Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: North Carolina; Registration County: Clay; Roll: 1765630

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Hayesville, Clay, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1975

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 January 1960
    Event Place: Murphy, Cherokee, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1975
    [2] North Carolina, Death Indexes
    [3] Web: North Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1716-2012

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Murphy, Cherokee County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Web: North Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1716-2012
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