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Octavia Edwards¹

• Father: Samuel D. Edwards¹ b. c 1828, d. 23 Jun 1864
• Mother: Elizabeth G. Harris¹ b. c 1829

• Birth*: Octavia Edwards was born circa 1862 at NC.¹
• She was the daughter of Samuel D. Edwards and Elizabeth G. Harris.¹

Ollie Thomas Edwards¹

• Father: Robert Allie Edwards b. May 1870, d. 17 Jun 1961
• Mother: Laura Thomas Stegall b. 24 Sep 1875, d. 30 Oct 1956

• Birth*: Ollie Thomas Edwards was born on 15 August 1907 at Warren Co., NC.^1,2
• He was the son of Robert Allie Edwards and Laura Thomas Stegall.
• Marriage*: Ollie Thomas Edwards married Catherine Abbott, daughter of Erastus R. McCray Abbott and Dora Virginia Clark, on 16 April 1927 at Sandy Creek, Vance Co., NC.¹
• Death*: Ollie Thomas Edwards died on 18 April 1955 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC, at age 47 .²

Onnie Edwards¹

• Father: Henry Reubin Edwards¹ b. 22 May 1883, d. 3 Mar 1950
• Mother: Irene Augusta Vaughan¹ b. 4 Nov 1889, d. 23 Jul 1979

• Birth*: Onnie Edwards was born in 1906 at NC.¹
• She was the daughter of Henry Reubin Edwards and Irene Augusta Vaughan.¹
• Marriage*: Onnie Edwards married David Newell Hayes, son of Lemuel Samuel Hayes and Martha Elizabeth Hicks, circa 1928.²
• Death*: Onnie Edwards died on 14 April 1994 at Vance Co., NC.¹
• Burial*: She was buried on 16 April 1994 at New Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, Vance Co., NC.¹

Parker N. Edwards¹

• Father: James Madison Edwards¹ b. 17 Aug 1846, d. 21 Apr 1935
• Mother: Luella "Ellen" J. Rudd² b. 14 Jul 1837, d. 20 Dec 1931

• Birth*: Parker N. Edwards was born on 1 March 1868 at NC.^1,2
• He was the son of James Madison Edwards and Luella "Ellen" J. Rudd.^1,2
• Marriage*: Parker N. Edwards married Mary Lewis Paschall on 30 November 1915 at Warren Co., NC.³
• Death*: Parker N. Edwards died on 29 April 1918 at Sandy Creek, Vance Co., NC, at age 50 .²
• Burial*: He was buried circa 30 April 1918 at Cokesbury Methodist Church Cemetrey, Vance Co., NC.²

Permelia "Amelia" Frances Edwards^1,2

• Father: John William A. "Jack" Edwards¹ b. 10 Oct 1815, d. 1896
• Mother: Martha Renn¹ b. c 1819

• Birth*: Permelia "Amelia" Frances Edwards was born on 10 October 1858 at NC; Note: Melia was not listed in the 1860 census. She was not born before 1860 unless she is not the daughter of John and Martha.^1,3,2
• She was the daughter of John William A. "Jack" Edwards and Martha Renn.¹
• Marriage*: Permelia "Amelia" Frances Edwards married George Nicholas Hicks, son of Elzey Washington Hicks and Elizabeth Henri Duke, on 3 February 1886 at Vance Co., NC.⁴
• Death*: Permelia "Amelia" Frances Edwards died on 14 October 1930 at Vance Co., NC, at age 72 .⁴

Polly Edwards

• Father: Daniel Edwards b. c 1740, d. b 1813
• Mother: Dilly (?) d. a 1813

• Marriage*: Polly Edwards married William Pardue.
• Birth*: Polly Edwards was born circa 1790 at NC.
• She was the daughter of Daniel Edwards and Dilly (?)
• (Witness) Deed: Polly Edwards witnessed the deed of Daniel Edwards on 1 December 1826 at Franklin Co., NC; DEED: Franklin Co. Kinfolks, pg 181; 1 Dec 1826 William Pardue and wife, Polly Pardue, deed to John Vaughan of Warren Co., N.C. for land situated in Warren Co; Polly Pardue and Elizabeth Vaughan, wife of said John Vaughan, were sisters and were daughters of Daniel Edwards, deceased, late of Franklin Co.¹

Pomphrey Edwards

• Birth*: Pomphrey Edwards was born circa 1790 at NC.
• Marriage*: He married Elizabeth Minor on 17 January 1810 at NC; Pomphret Edwards married Elizabeth Minor 17 Jan 1810: James Ball bondsman; W.M. Robards Wit.
• Death*: Pomphrey Edwards died before 1857 at NC .

Prudence Person Edwards

• Birth*: Prudence Person Edwards was born on 5 May 1887 at Franklin Co., NC.¹
• Marriage*: She married Alfred Thomas Gupton, son of William Thomas Gupton and Nancy Alice Joyner, on 29 March 1903 at Vance Co., NC.²
• Death*: Prudence Person Edwards died on 4 December 1950 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC, at age 63 .¹

Rebecca Frances Edwards¹

• Father: Devereaux Augustus Edwards¹ b. c 1831, d. 3 Mar 1921
• Mother: Rebecca Frances Garrett¹ b. 1841, d. 3 Mar 1921

• Birth*: Rebecca Frances Edwards was born on 1 February 1872 at Franklin Co., NC.¹
• She was the daughter of Devereaux Augustus Edwards and Rebecca Frances Garrett.¹
• Marriage*: Rebecca Frances Edwards married James Willis Lancaster on 16 March 1893 at Sandy Creek, Warren Co., NC.²
• Death*: Rebecca Frances Edwards died on 5 June 1942 at Sandy Creek, Warren Co., NC, at age 70 .¹

Rena Edwards¹

• Birth*: Rena Edwards was born on 14 February 1911 at Franklin Co., NC.^1,2
• Marriage*: She married Brodie Thomas Gupton, son of Alfred Thomas Gupton and Prudence Person Edwards, on 10 November 1928 at Sandy Creek, Vance Co., NC.¹
• Death*: Rena Edwards died on 5 January 2010 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC, at age 98 .²

Rial Theodord Edwards¹

• Father: Zedekiah Gideon Edwards¹ b. 23 Oct 1818, d. 3 Nov 1873
• Mother: Angelina Pinnell¹ b. c 1820, d. c 1847

• Birth*: Rial Theodord Edwards was born on 10 October 1841 at Franklin Co., NC.¹
• He was the son of Zedekiah Gideon Edwards and Angelina Pinnell.¹
• Marriage*: Rial Theodord Edwards married Martha Julia "Pattie" Hight, daughter of Richard Hight and Armarilla Duke, on 22 February 1866 at Franklin Co., NC.¹
• Death*: Rial Theodord Edwards died on 30 November 1900 at Franklin Co., NC, at age 59 .¹
• Burial*: He was buried circa 1 December 1900 at Edwards Family Cemetery, Ingleside, Franklin Co., NC.¹

Richard Edwards

• Birth*: Richard Edwards was born circa 1835 at NC.
• Marriage*: He married Jane L. Rudd on 30 December 1856 at Warren Co., NC.¹

Richard Jones Edwards¹

• Father: Lucius Logan "Boot" Edwards¹ b. c 1838
• Mother: Lucy Ann Eaves¹ b. 10 Mar 1848, d. 14 Feb 1905

• Birth*: Richard Jones Edwards was born on 13 September 1871 at NC.¹
• He was the son of Lucius Logan "Boot" Edwards and Lucy Ann Eaves.¹
• Marriage*: Richard Jones Edwards married Isabelle Edwards, daughter of Devereaux Augustus Edwards and Rebecca Frances Garrett, circa 1894 at NC.
• Death*: Richard Jones Edwards died on 7 August 1956 at Sandy Creek, Warren Co., NC, at age 84 .¹

Robert Allie Edwards¹

• Father: Joseph Green Edwards¹ b. 10 May 1845, d. 21 Sep 1914
• Mother: Eugenia Darian Alley¹ b. 24 Jul 1845, d. 29 May 1925

• Birth*: Robert Allie Edwards was born in May 1870 at Sandy Creek, Warren Co., NC.¹
• He was the son of Joseph Green Edwards and Eugenia Darian Alley.¹
• Marriage*: Robert Allie Edwards married Laura Thomas Stegall on 17 February 1897 at Ridgeway, Warren Co., NC.²
• Death*: Robert Allie Edwards died on 17 June 1961 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC, at age 91 .³

Robert L. Edwards¹

• Father: Robert Allie Edwards¹ b. May 1870, d. 17 Jun 1961
• Mother: Laura Thomas Stegall¹ b. 24 Sep 1875, d. 30 Oct 1956

• Birth*: Robert L. Edwards was born on 1 August 1899 at Warren Co., NC.¹
• He was the son of Robert Allie Edwards and Laura Thomas Stegall.¹
• Death*: Robert L. Edwards died on 30 October 1918 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC, at age 19 . Cause of death was influenza pneumonia.²

Roberta A.W. Edwards¹

• Father: John Washington Edwards¹ b. c 1800, d. c May 1857
• Mother: Ann W. Hunt¹ b. c 1800, d. a 1860

• Birth*: Roberta A.W. Edwards was born circa 1841 at NC.¹
• She was the daughter of John Washington Edwards and Ann W. Hunt.¹
• Marriage*: Roberta A.W. Edwards married Nathaniel Hall Woodlief on 16 September 1864 at Granville Co., NC.²
• Death*: Roberta A.W. Edwards died before 1870 at NC .

Rodney Eugene Edwards¹

• Father: James Lee Edwards¹ b. 12 Oct 1935, d. 7 Nov 1965
• Mother: Talifah Laura Raines¹ b. 25 Sep 1930, d. 7 Dec 2016

• Birth*: Rodney Eugene Edwards was born on 14 October 1965 at Vance Co., NC.¹
• He was the son of James Lee Edwards and Talifah Laura Raines.¹
• Death*: Rodney Eugene Edwards died on 20 January 2009 at Mont Calm, WV, at age 43 .²

Rosa F.B. Edwards

• Father: Liles Edwards b. 29 May 1786, d. 1861
• Mother: Martha Vaughan b. 21 Mar 1795, d. 1867

• Birth*: Rosa F.B. Edwards was born on 27 January 1827 at Warren Co., NC.^1,2
• She was the daughter of Liles Edwards and Martha Vaughan.
• Census: Rosa F.B. Edwards appeared on the census of 23 July 1850 at Sandy Creek, Warren Co., NC. She is listed in the 1850 Census as Rosa F.B. Edwards. She is 23 years old and born in Warren Co, N.C. She is living with her parents.²
• Census: She appeared on the census of 25 June 1860 at Warrenton, Warren Co., NC. R.F. Edwards is 29 years old and living with her parents.³
• Marriage*: She married Littleton James Faulkner on 10 August 1864 at Warren Co., NC.
• Census*: Rosa F.B. Edwards appeared on the census of 1870 at Warren Co., NC. Rosa is listed in the 1870 Warren Co. Census with her husband Littleton Forkner. They are listed in the next dwelling to John Edwards and his wife Martha.⁴
• (Witness) Deed: She witnessed the deed of Liles Edwards on 10 December 1870 at Warren Co., NC; The undersigned consent to division of lands of Lisle Edwards decd of Warren Co. Thompson agrees to take S.E. corner lot adjoining J.D. Hawkins 46 acres. John W.A. take next lot adjoining Hawkins 61 1/3 acres. Mr. Littleton Falkner and wife take next lot adjoining Hawkins 13 1/7 acres. James Henry takes N.W. corner lot adjoining Hawkins and Rogers 11 1/2 acres. Miss E.D. take next lot adjoing Rogers 13 1/7 acres. Miss Martha V. take remainging lot adjoing Rogers 15 1/3 acres. Wit: A.J. Rogers, Thomas Ellington. Signed Elizabeth Edwards, John W.A. Edwards, John H.R. Edwards, S.T. Edwards, Martha V. Edwards, Rosey J.B. Falkner, Littleton Falkner.⁵
• Census: Rosa F.B. Edwards appeared on the census of 19 June 1880 at Sandy Creek, Warren Co., NC. Rosa is 47 years old.⁶
• Census: She appeared on the census of 2 July 1900 at Sandy Creek, Vance Co., NC. Rosa is living with her son Nathaniel.⁷
• Census: She appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Sandy Creek, Vance Co., NC. Rosa is 83 years old and living with her daughter Ida.⁸
• Death*: She died on 20 December 1912 at Vance Co., NC, at age 85 .
• Burial*: She was buried circa 22 December 1912 at Liles Edwards Cemetery, Vance Co., NC; Rosa is buried in the Liles Edwards Cemetary which is located on the Old Martha Edwards place 1 mile north of the June Hoyle place, Henderson Rt on the Henderson- Louisburg Road. DOB 27 Jan 1827 DOD 20 Dec 1912.⁹

Rosa Queen Edwards^1,2

• Father: Mc Donald Daniel Edwards¹ b. c 1832, d. 13 Oct 1893
• Mother: Arena Nash Watkins¹ b. c 1839, d. 30 Apr 1909

• Birth*: Rosa Queen Edwards was born circa 1877 at NC.¹
• She was the daughter of Mc Donald Daniel Edwards and Arena Nash Watkins.¹
• Single*: Rosa Queen Edwards was single before December 1932 at Hendersonville, Henderson Co., NC, She was employed as a teacher.
• Death*: She died on 22 December 1932 at Hendersonville, Henderson Co., NC. Henderson County, NC Death Certif.
• Burial*: She was buried circa 23 December 1932 at Union Chapel UMC Cemetery, Vance Co., NC.²

Rosey Edwards

• Father: Daniel Edwards b. c 1740, d. b 1813
• Mother: Dilly (?) d. a 1813

• Birth*: Rosey Edwards was born circa 1790 at NC.
• She was the daughter of Daniel Edwards and Dilly (?)
• Marriage*: Rosey Edwards married Archibald Douglas before 1813.

Rufus D. Edwards

• Father: John Washington Edwards¹ b. c 1800, d. c May 1857
• Mother: Ann W. Hunt¹ b. c 1800, d. a 1860

• Birth*: Rufus D. Edwards was born in 1826 at NC.²
• He was the son of John Washington Edwards and Ann W. Hunt.¹
• Marriage*: Rufus D. Edwards married Quintina Watkins on 5 April 1848 at Franklin Co., NC.
• Census: Rufus D. Edwards appeared on the census of 15 August 1870 at Kittrell, Granville Co., NC. R.D. Edwards is 43 years old and employed as a farmer. He has personal property valued at $300.³
• Census*: He appeared on the census of 11 June 1880 at Kittrell, Granville Co., NC. Rufus is 54 years old and is employed as a Farmer.²
• Census: He appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 at Kittrell, Vance Co., NC. Rufus D. is 73 years old. He and Quutina have been married for 54 years.⁴
• Census: He appeared on the census of 3 May 1910 at Kittrell, Vance Co., NC. Rufus and his wife have been married for 64 years. They have had 10 children and 8 are now living.⁵
• Death*: He died on 27 October 1916 at Kittrell, Vance Co., NC. L.W. Huff was the informant.⁶
• Burial*: He was buried on 28 October 1916 at Union Chapel UMC Cemetery, Vance Co., NC.⁶

Rufus H. Edwards¹

• Father: John William A. "Jack" Edwards b. 10 Oct 1815, d. 1896
• Mother: Martha Renn b. c 1819

• Birth*: Rufus H. Edwards was born on 24 August 1853 at Warren Co., NC.^2,3,4
• He was the son of John William A. "Jack" Edwards and Martha Renn.
• Marriage*: Rufus H. Edwards married Louvenia "Lula" Ball, daughter of Isham Ball and Elizabeth "Betsy" Clark, on 28 December 1880 at Sandy Creek, Warren Co., NC; Lula stated that her parents were Isham and Elizabeth Ball and that they were both deceased. Rufus stated that his parents were J.M. and Martha Edwards and that they were both living.¹
• Death*: Rufus H. Edwards died before 1900 at NC . Lula is a widow in the 1900 Franklin Co. Census.⁵

Ruth Alma Edwards^1,2

• Father: John H. Edwards¹ b. 16 Jul 1873, d. 5 Jan 1952
• Mother: Lena G. Faulkner¹ b. 16 Mar 1883, d. 2 Nov 1950

• Birth*: Ruth Alma Edwards was born on 26 November 1910 at Vance Co., NC.¹
• She was the daughter of John H. Edwards and Lena G. Faulkner.¹
• Census*: Ruth Alma Edwards appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC. Ruth is 20 years old and single. She is living with her parents and is employed as a bookkeeper.³
• Marriage*: She married Linwood Leondias Egerton on 16 December 1932 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC.²
• Death*: Ruth Alma Edwards died on 29 August 1953 at Leon Co., FL, at age 42 .⁴
• Burial*: She was buried circa 31 August 1953 at Warrendale Cemetery, Norlina, Warren Co., NC.⁵

Samuel Edwards

• Father: Daniel Edwards b. c 1740, d. b 1813
• Mother: Dilly (?) d. a 1813

• Birth*: Samuel Edwards was born circa 1780.
• He was the son of Daniel Edwards and Dilly (?)

Samuel D. Edwards

• Father: Pomphrey Edwards b. c 1790, d. b 1857
• Mother: Elizabeth Minor b. c 1790

• Birth*: Samuel D. Edwards was born circa 1828 at Granville Co., NC.¹
• He was the son of Pomphrey Edwards and Elizabeth Minor.
• Marriage*: Samuel D. Edwards married Elizabeth G. Harris on 20 December 1847 at Warren Co., NC.^2,3
• Census*: Samuel D. Edwards appeared on the census of 15 July 1850 at Henderson, Granville Co., NC. Samuel D. is 22 years old and a farmer.¹
• Census: He appeared on the census of 3 July 1860 at Henderson, Granville Co., NC. S. D. Edwards is 33 years old. He is a farmer with real estate valued at $1770 and personal property valued at $600.⁴
• Milit-Beg*: He began military service on 10 April 1863 at Wake Co., NC, Samuel D. Edwards, private, resided in Granville Co. and enlisted in Wake Co. at age 32, April 10, 1863 for the war. Killed in action at Black and Whites, Va. 23 Jun 1864.⁵
• Death*: He died on 23 June 1864 at Black and Whites, VA.⁶

Samuel T. Edwards

• Father: Liles Edwards b. 29 May 1786, d. 1861
• Mother: Martha Vaughan b. 21 Mar 1795, d. 1867

• Birth*: Samuel T. Edwards was born on 29 October 1821 at Granville Co., NC.
• He was the son of Liles Edwards and Martha Vaughan.
• Census*: Samuel T. Edwards appeared on the census of 25 June 1860 at Warren Co., NC. He is listed as T.T. Edwards, age 38 and occupation blacksmith. He is not married and is living with his parents.¹
• Milit-Beg*: He began military service on 16 April 1862 at Camp Mangum, NC, His service record states that he was 34 years old when he enlisted. (He actually was 41). He was born in Granville Co. , was 6ft 1 inch tall and his occupation was blacksmith. He was left sick at Orange Court House, Va. on 19 Nov 1862. Sent to Hospital 1 Aug 1864 and then placed on Sick Furlough to the 25 Nov 1864 from the 25 Oct 1864 for 30 days. Captured at Hatchers Run 1 Apr 1865 and sent to Pt. Lookout Maryland as a POW. He took the Oath of Allegiance 12 Jun 1865 and was released.²
• (Witness) Deed: He witnessed the deed of Liles Edwards on 10 December 1870 at Warren Co., NC; The undersigned consent to division of lands of Lisle Edwards decd of Warren Co. Thompson agrees to take S.E. corner lot adjoining J.D. Hawkins 46 acres. John W.A. take next lot adjoining Hawkins 61 1/3 acres. Mr. Littleton Falkner and wife take next lot adjoining Hawkins 13 1/7 acres. James Henry takes N.W. corner lot adjoining Hawkins and Rogers 11 1/2 acres. Miss E.D. take next lot adjoing Rogers 13 1/7 acres. Miss Martha V. take remainging lot adjoing Rogers 15 1/3 acres. Wit: A.J. Rogers, Thomas Ellington. Signed Elizabeth Edwards, John W.A. Edwards, John H.R. Edwards, S.T. Edwards, Martha V. Edwards, Rosey J.B. Falkner, Littleton Falkner.³
• Death*: Samuel T. Edwards died in 1875 at Vance Co., NC.⁴
• Burial*: He was buried after 1875 at Liles Edwards Cemetery, Vance Co., NC.

Sanders Gardner Edwards^1,2

• Father: Rufus D. Edwards¹ b. 1826, d. 27 Oct 1916
• Mother: Quintina Watkins¹ b. 1 Mar 1835, d. 14 Dec 1913

• Birth*: Sanders Gardner Edwards was born circa 1853 at NC; the death certificate states that the date of birth is 20 Jun 1847. The year is incorrect. It does not agree with the census birth year or his parents year of marriage.^1,2
• He was the son of Rufus D. Edwards and Quintina Watkins.¹
• Marriage*: Sanders Gardner Edwards married Nettie White on 27 November 1876 at Granvillle Co., NC.^2,3
• Death*: Sanders Gardner Edwards died on 15 May 1928 at Kittrell, Vance Co., NC.²

Sarah Coretta Edwards^1,2

• Father: Samuel D. Edwards¹ b. c 1828, d. 23 Jun 1864
• Mother: Elizabeth G. Harris¹ b. c 1829

• Birth*: Sarah Coretta Edwards was born circa June 1860 at Granville Co., NC.¹
• She was the daughter of Samuel D. Edwards and Elizabeth G. Harris.¹

Sarah Jane Edwards¹

• Father: Isham "Jack" Hamlin Edwards¹ b. 30 Oct 1881, d. 1 Dec 1936
• Mother: Lula Ethel Dunn¹ b. 19 Feb 1893, d. 21 Mar 1938

• Birth*: Sarah Jane Edwards was born on 25 March 1922 at Franklin Co., NC.¹
• She was the daughter of Isham "Jack" Hamlin Edwards and Lula Ethel Dunn.¹
• Marriage*: Sarah Jane Edwards married Fred Lassiter Peoples on 15 January 1938 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC.²
• Death*: Sarah Jane Edwards died on 31 August 2013 at Louisburg, Franklin Co., NC, at age 91 .¹

Sarah K. (Sally) Edwards¹

• Father: William J. Edwards¹ b. c 1825, d. 25 Sep 1879
• Mother: Mary Louisa Haton¹ b. c 1820

• Birth*: Sarah K. (Sally) Edwards was born circa 1850 at NC.¹
• She was the daughter of William J. Edwards and Mary Louisa Haton.¹
• Marriage*: Sarah K. (Sally) Edwards married William Thomas Duke, son of Doctor Mansfield Duke and Catherine Kitty Worrell, on 19 December 1867 at Warrenton, Warren Co., NC.^2,3
• Death*: Sarah K. (Sally) Edwards died before 1900 at NC .