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William Bacon Edge 1825–1916 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Apr 1825

Birth Location: Madison, Madison, Alabama, United States

Death Date: 12 Jun 1916

Death Location: Kendall County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Thomas Edge

Mother: Ressey Cobb

Spouse(s): Josaphine Carter

Children(s): William Edge, George Edge, Josah Ludolf, Sarah Edge, Marlin Edge, Francis Edge, John Edge, Sarah Edge

The story of William Bacon Edge began in 1825 in Madison, Madison, Alabama, United States. In 1830, William Bacon Edge resided in Henry, Georgia, USA. William Bacon Edge married Josaphine Catherine Carter, and had children including Francis Marion Frank Edge, George Washington Edge, John H Edge, Josah Catherine Ludolf, Marlin C Edge, Sarah Ann Sally Edge, Sarah Elizabeth Edge, William Len Edge. William Bacon Edge passed away in 1916 in Kendall County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of William Bacon Edge began in 1825 in Madison, Madison, Alabama, United States.
  • In 1830, William Bacon Edge resided in Henry, Georgia, USA.
  • William Bacon Edge married Josaphine Catherine Carter, and had children including Francis Marion Frank Edge, George Washington Edge, John H Edge, Josah Catherine Ludolf, Marlin C Edge, Sarah Ann Sally Edge, Sarah Elizabeth Edge, William Len Edge.
  • William Bacon Edge passed away in 1916 in Kendall County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Edge
1800–1850
Birth Location: Wilkes, Georgia
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Ressey Cobb
1800–1860
Birth Location: South Caroliina
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Spouses(s)

Josaphine Carter
1833–1914
Birth Location: Oglethorpe, Georgia
JC

Children(s)

William Edge
1854–1913
Birth Location: Paulding County, Georgia, United States of America
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George Edge
1858–1918
Birth Location: Arkansas City, Arkansas, Arkansas, United States
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Josah Ludolf
1852–1886
Birth Location: Paulding, Georgia, United States
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Sarah Edge
1853–1933
Birth Location: Paulding, Georgia
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Marlin Edge
1869–1877
Birth Location: Curry's Creek Community (now Kendalia), Kendall, Texas
ME
Francis Edge
1859–1934
Birth Location: Jefferson, Saline, Arkansas, USA
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John Edge
1856–1878
Birth Location: Arkansas
JE
Sarah Edge
1853–1884
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
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William Edge's Ancestors

Self
William Edge
1825–1916
Birth Place: Madison, Madison, Alabama, United States
Parents
Thomas Edge
1800–1850
Wilkes, Georgia
Ressey (Williams) Cobb
1800–1860
South Caroliina
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Edge's Descendants

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William (Bacon) Edge (13 Apr 1825–12 Jun 1916) m. Josaphine (Catherine) Carter (12 Feb 1833–16 Apr 1914)
  1. 1. William (Len) Edge 1854–1913 m. Martha (Beth Mattie) Stubbs 1859–1912
    1. 1. Constance (A) Edge 1884–1902 m. Leslie (Limberg) Gourley 1879–1973
    2. 2. Elizabeth (M. (Bessie)) Edge 1892–1979 m. Oscar (Albert) SCHUETZ 1888–1959
      1. 1. Alta (Mae) Schuetz 1912–2004 m. John (Oakes) Cohn 1906–1953
      2. 2. Pill Schutz 1916–1988 m. Dorothy (Fay) Martin 1920–1960
        1. 1. William (Gerald) SCHUETZ 1944–2017
    3. 3. Vernie (Aurelia "Vernie") Wentworth 1878–1949 m. Charles (W) Wentworth 1867–1934 m. William (Wesley "Wes") Short 1870–1898
      1. 1. Pearl (Edge) Haag 1905–1980
      2. 2. Ruth (Charline Wentworth) Shepard 1916–1977
      3. 3. Charles Wentworth 1909–1918
      4. 4. Mattie (Wentworth) Nocker 1911–1995
      5. 5. Frank (Leslie) Wentworth 1898–1948
      6. 6. Oran (Wesley) Short 1897–1949 m. Leila (Catherine Kate) Benton 1898–1970
        1. 1. Katherine (Helen) Short 1922–1988
        2. 2. Wesley (William) Short 1936–1988
        3. 3. Kenneth (Oran) Short 1925–1968
        4. 4. Sarah (Ann) Short 1930–2016
      7. 7. William (C) Wentworth 1913–
      8. 8. William (C) Wentworth 1914–
    4. 4. Raymond (William) Edge 1890–1964 m. Freida (Mary) Haecker 1890– m. Mary (Emily Lee) Short 1890–1917
      1. 1. Eugenia (Alta) Edge 1911–1966 m. Ross (Virgil) Crone 1910–1970
      2. 2. Alvin (Raymond Edge) Sr 1909–1961 m. Addie (Loraine) Talley 1915–1999
        1. 1. Eugenia (Lee "Jean") Edge 1935–1986 m. Melvin (Walter) Young 1930–1982
        2. 2. Alvin (Raymond Edge) Jr 1933–1957
        3. 3. Dorothy (Lorraine) Edge 1932–1998 m. Jim (Irvin) Bunn 1927–2018
      3. 3. Esta (Dorothy) Edge 1914–2007 m. Learner (Blackman) McMains 1907–1965
    5. 5. Lonzie (L.) Edge 1879–1951 m. Helen (C) Wallace 1889–1968
      1. 1. James (Marlin) Edge 1916–2002 m. Eleanore (B) Schmidt 1917–2008
      2. 2. Constance (Helen "Connie") Edge 1919–1965 m. Albert (William) Fitzpatrick 1916–2000
      3. 3. Gordon (Alonzo) Edge 1912–1940 m. Elizabeth (Ann) Gilbert 1915–1983
    6. 6. Rosie (Gertrude) Edge 1882–1970 m. Conrad (Henry) Krause 1878–1952
      1. 1. Constance (A) Krause 1902–1985
      2. 2. John Krause 1904–1985
      3. 3. William (T) Krause 1908–1988
      4. 4. Dorsey (Edge) Krause 1917–1999
      5. 5. Marlin (James) Krause 1920–1982
      6. 6. Willie Krause 1909–1988
      7. 7. Conn Krause 1905–
      8. 8. Douglas Krause 1920–
    7. 7. Cora (Olena) Edge 1883–1948 m. Emil (Henry) Schuetz 1883–1959
      1. 1. Raleigh (Emil) Schuetz 1920–1998
      2. 2. Edna (Mae) SCHUETZ 1906–1955
      3. 3. Infant Schuetz 1904–1904
      4. 4. Minnie (Rose) Schuetz 1909–1965
    8. 8. Gulale Edge 1881–1963 m. Edward (Gordon) Thomas 1879–1960
      1. 1. Duffie (Lela) Thomas 1908–1974
      2. 2. Randle Thomas 1915–1989
      3. 3. Reginald (Gordon) Thomas 1902–1987
      4. 4. Zeffie (Willie) Thomas 1906–1990 m. Riley (Denton) Mays 1910–1997 m. William (Thomas) Simmons 1903–1970
        1. 1. Clarence (Elvin) Simmons 1926–2009
        2. 2. Gordon (Gene) Simmons 1931–2016
        3. 3. Gary (Lewis) Simmons 1935–2012
        4. 4. William (Thomas Simmons) Jr 1933–2019
    9. 9. Esta (Dorothy) Edge 1895–1989 m. Leroy Hill 1891–1964 m. William (Albert) Wood 1900–
      1. 1. Estas Hill 1915–1920
      2. 2. Roy (William Hill) Jr. 1929–1982 m. Patricia (Mae) Forester 1933–2021
      3. 3. Eugenia Edge 1910–
      4. 4. Alvin Hill 1920–
    10. 10. John Edge 1897–1899
  2. 2. George (Washington) Edge 1858–1918
  3. 3. Josah (Catherine) Ludolf 1852–1886 m. Eduard Ludolf 1842–1878
    1. 1. Benjamin (Franklin) Ludolf 1885–1940
    2. 2. Dora (Elizabeth) Ludolf 1875–1962
    3. 3. William (Edward "Willie") Ludolf 1877–1962
    4. 4. Alfred (Julius) Ludolf 1881–1967
    5. 5. Florence (Henrietta "Etta") Ludolf 1882–1924
    6. 6. Infant (Daughter) Ludolf 1873–1873
  4. 4. Sarah (Elizabeth) Edge 1853–1933
  5. 5. Marlin (C) Edge 1869–1877
  6. 6. Francis (Marion "Frank") Edge 1859–1934
  7. 7. John (H) Edge 1856–1878
  8. 8. Sarah (Ann "Sally") Edge 1853–1884

William Edge's Timeline

12 Records

1825
13 Apr 1825
Birth of William Bacon Edge in Madison, Madison, Alabama
Madison, Madison, Alabama
1825
13 Apr 1825
Birth of William Bacon Edge in Madison, Madison, Alabama, United States
Madison, Madison, Alabama, United States
1830
1830
Age 5
William Bacon Edge resided here in Henry, Georgia, USA
Henry, Georgia, USA
1840
1840
Age 15
William Bacon Edge resided here in South Half, Madison, Alabama, USA
South Half, Madison, Alabama, USA
1850
1850
Age 25
William Bacon Edge resided here in Militia District 848, Paulding, Georgia, USA
Militia District 848, Paulding, Georgia, USA
1860
1860
Age 35
William Bacon Edge resided here in Jefferson, Brazil, Saline, Arkansas, USA
Jefferson, Brazil, Saline, Arkansas, USA
1870
1870
Age 45
William Bacon Edge resided here in Precinct 3, Spring Branch, Kendall, Texas, USA
Precinct 3, Spring Branch, Kendall, Texas, USA
1880
1880
Age 55
William Bacon Edge resided here in Curry´S Creek, Kendall, Texas, USA
Curry´S Creek, Kendall, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 75
William Bacon Edge resided here in Justice Precinct 3, Kendall, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 3, Kendall, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 85
William Bacon Edge resided here in Justice Precinct 3, Kendall, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 3, Kendall, Texas, USA
1916
12 Jun 1916
Age 91
Death of William Bacon Edge in Kendalia, Kendall, Texas
Kendalia, Kendall, Texas
1916
12 Jun 1916
Age 91
Death of William Bacon Edge in Kendall, Texas, United States
Kendall, Texas, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Apr 1825
    Event Place: Madison, Madison, Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Jefferson, Saline, Arkansas; Roll: M653_50; Page: 643; Family History Library Film: 803050
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Apr 1825
    Event Place: Madison, Madison, Alabama, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Henry, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Henry, Georgia; Series: M19; Roll: 18; Page: 205; Family History Library Film: 0007038

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: South Half, Madison, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: South Half, Madison, Alabama; Roll: 13; Page: 181; Family History Library Film: 0002335

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Militia District 848, Paulding, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Militia District 848, Paulding, Georgia; Roll: 80; Page: 75a

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Jefferson, Brazil, Saline, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Jefferson, Saline, Arkansas; Roll: M653_50; Page: 643; Family History Library Film: 803050

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 3, Spring Branch, Kendall, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 3, Kendall, Texas; Roll: M593_1594; Page: 123B

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Curry´S Creek, Kendall, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Curry´S Creek, Kendall, Texas; Roll: 1315; Page: 222D; Enumeration District: 089

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 3, Kendall, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Kendall, Texas; Roll: 1651; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0039; FHL microfilm: 1241651

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 3, Kendall, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Kendall, Texas; Roll: T624_1570; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0160; FHL microfilm: 1375583

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Texas
    Record Source: Texas, U.S., Muster Roll Index Cards, 1838-1900

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Jun 1916
    Event Place: Kendalia, Kendall, Texas
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Jun 1916
    Event Place: Kendall, Texas, United States

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Kendall County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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