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Walter Edwards 1875 – 1959 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 02 May 1875

Birth Location: Todd County, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 28 Sep 1959

Death Location: Todd, Kentucky, USA

Father: William Edwards

Mother: Martha Bivin

Spouse(s): Lizzie Kirkman

Children(s): Pattie Edwards, Ima Edwards, James Edwards, Lucille Edwards, John Edwards, Myrtle Edwards, Stella Edwards, Margie Edwards, Luther Edwards, Veatress Edwards, Raymond Edwards, Nettie Edwards

In 1875, Walter Edwards entered the world in Todd County, Kentucky, USA, born to William Harrison Edwards and Martha Jane Bivin. In 1880, Walter Edwards resided in Clifty, Todd, Kentucky, USA. In 1910, Walter Edwards resided in Kirkmansville, Todd, Kentucky, USA. Walter Edwards married Lizzie Eva Kirkman, and had children including Pattie Norene Edwards, Ima Pauline Edwards, James Howell Edwards, Lucille Marie Edwards, John L Corbett Edwards, Myrtle O Edwards, Stella Agnes Edwards, Margie Evelyn Edwards, Luther Edwards, Veatress Gladine Edwards, Raymond Alton Edwards, Nettie Bell Edwards. Walter Edwards passed away in 1959 in Todd, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1875, Walter Edwards entered the world in Todd County, Kentucky, USA, born to William Harrison Edwards and Martha Jane Bivin.
  • In 1880, Walter Edwards resided in Clifty, Todd, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1910, Walter Edwards resided in Kirkmansville, Todd, Kentucky, USA.
  • Walter Edwards married Lizzie Eva Kirkman, and had children including Pattie Norene Edwards, Ima Pauline Edwards, James Howell Edwards, Lucille Marie Edwards, John L Corbett Edwards, Myrtle O Edwards, Stella Agnes Edwards, Margie Evelyn Edwards, Luther Edwards, Veatress Gladine Edwards, Raymond Alton Edwards, Nettie Bell Edwards.
  • Walter Edwards passed away in 1959 in Todd, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Edwards
1847 – 1946
Birth Location: Kirkmansville, Todd, Kentucky, USA
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Martha Bivin
1847 – 1927
Birth Location: Todd County, Kentucky, USA
MB

Spouses(s)

Lizzie Kirkman
1882 – 1959
Birth Location: Todd County, Kentucky, USA
LK

Children(s)

Pattie Edwards
1901 – 1974
Birth Location: Todd, Kentucky, USA
PE
Ima Edwards
1902 – 2006
Birth Location: Todd, Kentucky, USA
IE
James Edwards
1904 – 1988
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
JE
Lucille Edwards
1906 – 1984
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
LE
John Edwards
1908 – 1972
Birth Location: Allegre, Todd, Kentucky, USA
JE
Myrtle Edwards
1910 – 1986
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
ME
Stella Edwards
1912 – 2001
Birth Location: Todd, Kentucky, USA
SE
Margie Edwards
1916 – 1999
Birth Location: Todd, Kentucky, USA
ME
Luther Edwards
1919 –
Birth Location: Kentucky
LE
Veatress Edwards
1919 – 2011
Birth Location: Allagree, KY
VE
Raymond Edwards
1922 – 1999
Birth Location: Kirkmansville, Todd, Kentucky, USA
RE
Nettie Edwards
1924 – 1997
Birth Location: Kirkmansville, Kentucky
NE

Walter Edwards's Ancestors

Self
Walter Edwards
1875 – 1959
Birth Place: Todd County, Kentucky, USA
Parents
William Harrison Edwards
1847 – 1946
Kirkmansville, Todd, Kentucky, USA
Martha (Jane) Bivin
1847 – 1927
Todd County, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Andrew (Jackson) EDWARDS
1822 – 1885
Weir, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, United States
Irena Edwards
1827 – 1866
Clifty, Todd, Kentucky, USA
John (Daggie) Bivins
1811 – 1877
Todd, Kentucky
Edith (Shuffield) Sheffield
1812 – 1882
Muhlenberg, Christian County, Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
David Edwards
1758 – 1839
Ailcey Johnson
1780 – 1854
Howell Edwards
1803 – 1859
Elizabeth Allison
1808 – 1880
John Beavin
1764 – 1827
Verlinda Gibbons
1776 – 1827
EPHRAIM SHUFFIELD
1755 – 1835
Barbara Harris
1757 – 1855
2nd-Great-Grandparents
David Edwards
1730 – 1819
Margaret Wills
1732 – 1819
Isaac Johnson
1740 – 1815
Delia Pratt
1750 – 1835
Thomas Edwards
1772 – 1860
Mary Starks
1780 – 1847
Joseph Allison
1774 – 1836
Phoebe Youngs
1790 – 1820
John Bevan
1742 – 1812
Mary Wood
1747 – 1833
Thomas Gibbons
1728 – 1795
MARY WALL
1730 – 1795
John Sheffield
1720 – 1790
Nancy (Sheffield)
1735 – 1773
Elijah Harris
1735 –
Patience Otis
1728 – 1781

Walter Edwards's Descendants

1.
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Walter Edwards (02 May 1875 – 28 Sep 1959) m. Lizzie (Eva) Kirkman (6 February 1882 – 28 Sep 1959)
  1. 1. Pattie (Norene) Edwards (07 Nov 1901 – 08 Oct 1974)
  2. 2. Ima (Pauline) Edwards (03 Dec 1902 – 05 Feb 2006)
  3. 3. James (Howell) Edwards (02 Sep 1904 – 15 Sep 1988)
  4. 4. Lucille (Marie) Edwards (27 SEP 1906 – 26 Dec 1984)
  5. 5. John (L Corbett) Edwards (12 Sep 1908 – 14 Apr 1972)
  6. 6. Myrtle (O) Edwards (07 Sep 1910 – 27 Mar 1986)
  7. 7. Stella (Agnes) Edwards (28 Dec 1912 – 04 Sep 2001)
  8. 8. Margie (Evelyn) Edwards (27 Apr 1916 – 23 Dec 1999)
  9. 9. Luther Edwards (abt 1919 – )
  10. 10. Veatress (Gladine) Edwards (11 Oct 1919 – 4 Apr 2011)
  11. 11. Raymond (Alton) Edwards (03/09/1922 – 28 Dec 1999) m. Dorothy (Mae Fuquay) Edwards (24 May 1923 – 10 Sep 1977)
    1. 1. Timothy (Alton) Edwards (05/06/1953 – ) m. Kelly (Jean) Roper (5 Nov 1959 – )
      1. 1. Nicholle (Christine Edwards) Cripe (03/07/1978 – ) m. Kerry Cripe
        1. 1. Tori (Alexandria Nicholette) Richardson (4/16/1999 – )
        2. 2. Riley (Madison) Cripe (1/30/2003 – )
        3. 3. Max (Harrison) Cripe (4/28/2005 – )
      2. 2. Jasmine (Kaye Edwards) Donnelly (06/03/1980 – ) m. William (Robert Donnelly) III (2/15/1979 – )
        1. 1. William (Kellen) Donnelly (9/06/2002 – )
        2. 2. Scarlett (Kate) Donnelly (10/29/2009 – )
      3. 3. Joseph (Allen) Edwards (08/05/1981 – ) m. Haley Bennett
        1. 1. Orion (Timothy) Edwards (01 September 2021 – )
    2. 2. Joseph (Allen) Edwards (5 aug 1956 – 02 Dec 1975)
  12. 12. Nettie (Bell) Edwards (3 Jan 1924 – 29 Oct 1997)

Walter Edwards's Timeline

11 Records

1875
02 May 1875
Birth of Walter Edwards in Todd County, Kentucky, USA
Todd County, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 5
Walter Edwards resided here in Clifty, Todd, Kentucky, USA
Clifty, Todd, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 35
Walter Edwards resided here in Kirkmansville, Todd, Kentucky, USA
Kirkmansville, Todd, Kentucky, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 42
Walter Edwards resided here in Todd County, Kentucky, USA
Todd County, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 45
Walter Edwards resided here in Kirkmansville, Todd, Kentucky, USA
Kirkmansville, Todd, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 55
Walter Edwards resided here in Elkton, Elkton, Todd, Kentucky, USA
Elkton, Elkton, Todd, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 60
Walter Edwards resided here in Clifty, Todd, Kentucky
Clifty, Todd, Kentucky
1940
1940
Age 65
Walter Edwards resided here in Mag Dist #1 Kirkmansville, Todd, Kentucky, USA
Mag Dist #1 Kirkmansville, Todd, Kentucky, USA
1944
Abt 1944
Age 69
Walter Edwards resided here in Elkton W VA
Elkton W VA
1950
1950
Age 75
Walter Edwards resided here in Allegre, Todd, Kentucky, USA
Allegre, Todd, Kentucky, USA
1959
28 Sep 1959
Age 84
Death of Walter Edwards in Todd, Kentucky, USA
Todd, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 02 May 1875
    Event Place: Todd County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [3] Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Elkton, Todd, Kentucky; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 2340513
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: Todd County
    [7] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Clifty, Todd, Kentucky; Roll: 443; Page: 120B; Enumeration District: 070
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] 1950 United States Federal Census
    [11] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Clifty, Todd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Clifty, Todd, Kentucky; Roll: 443; Page: 120B; Enumeration District: 070

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Kirkmansville, Todd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Todd County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: Todd County

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Kirkmansville, Todd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Elkton, Elkton, Todd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Elkton, Todd, Kentucky; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 2340513

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Clifty, Todd, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Mag Dist #1 Kirkmansville, Todd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1944
    Event Place: Elkton W VA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Allegre, Todd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Todd
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Sep 1959
    Event Place: Todd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Allegre, Todd County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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