What is the origin of the name Edwards?
English and Welsh: variant of Edward with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s. This surname is also very common among African Americans.
Dictionary of American biography (Volume 6)
...his wife, Lucy, daughter of William P. and Lucy (Edwards) Huntington, whom he had married Apr. 9, 1860, he went... (Oshkosh, United States - 1860)
...his wife, Lucy, daughter of William P. and Lucy (Edwards) Huntington, whom he had married Apr. 9, 1860, he went... (Oshkosh, United States - 1860)
Geneanet username : colgnln535917
Encyclopaedia americana, a popular dictionary of arts, sciences, literature, history, politics, and biography, brought down to the present time, including a copious collection of...
...the daughter of the reverend Jonathan Edwards, of Northampton, and possessed superior endowments, knowledge and piety. His son, Aaron Burr,... (Northampton, United States - 1714)
...the daughter of the reverend Jonathan Edwards, of Northampton, and possessed superior endowments, knowledge and piety. His son, Aaron Burr,... (Northampton, United States - 1714)
Geneanet username : colgnln529714
Commemorative biographical record of New Haven County, Connecticut : containing biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens, and of many of the early settled...
...mother was a daughter of Daniel Edwards, of Cromiwell. George R. Kelsey was a giandson, great-grandson and great-great-grandson of three... (Cambridge, Mass., Massachusetts, United States - 1820)
...mother was a daughter of Daniel Edwards, of Cromiwell. George R. Kelsey was a giandson, great-grandson and great-great-grandson of three... (Cambridge, Mass., Massachusetts, United States - 1820)
Geneanet username : colgnln519520
Prominent families of New York, being an account in biographical form of individuals and families distinguished as representatives of the social, professional and civic...
...Wetmore, by his third wife, Hannah Edwards, daughter of the Reverend Timothy and Esther (Stoddard) Edwards. The great-grandparents of Mr.... (Utica, New York, United States - 1852)
...Wetmore, by his third wife, Hannah Edwards, daughter of the Reverend Timothy and Esther (Stoddard) Edwards. The great-grandparents of Mr.... (Utica, New York, United States - 1852)
Geneanet username : colgnln520525
Annals of the town of Mendon, from 1659 to 1880
...and was the son of Miles and Ann (Debenham) Edwards. He was afterwards installed over the church in Acworth, N.... (Acworth, Massachusetts, United States - 1841)
...and was the son of Miles and Ann (Debenham) Edwards. He was afterwards installed over the church in Acworth, N.... (Acworth, Massachusetts, United States - 1841)
Geneanet username : colgnln6003150
The Biographical record of Knox County, Ohio : to which is added an elaborate compendium of national biography
...the latter a daughter of Jonathan Edwards, who had been president of the same educational institution. Young Burr graduated at... (Newark, Ohio, United States - 1826)
...the latter a daughter of Jonathan Edwards, who had been president of the same educational institution. Young Burr graduated at... (Newark, Ohio, United States - 1826)
Geneanet username : colgnln6003273
A History of the Old Town of Stratford and the City of Bridgeport, Connecticut
...of Sheitan Edwards, son of Samuel Edwards, who was murdered Septr. 8th- 1796, while a clerk in the store of... (Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States - 1796)
...of Sheitan Edwards, son of Samuel Edwards, who was murdered Septr. 8th- 1796, while a clerk in the store of... (Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States - 1796)
Geneanet username : colgnln4831436
Landmarks of Steuben County, New York
...years, and in 1856 married Elenore N. Edwards, who was born in Wheeler, daughter of Solomon and Sarah (Nobles) Edwards,... (Wheeler, New York, United States - 1856)
...years, and in 1856 married Elenore N. Edwards, who was born in Wheeler, daughter of Solomon and Sarah (Nobles) Edwards,... (Wheeler, New York, United States - 1856)
Geneanet username : colgnln6245634
Commemorative biographical record of northeastern Pennsylvania, including the counties of Susquehanna, Wayne, Pike and Monroe (Pt 2)
... Evelyn Edwards, daughter of Charles and Mary C. (Chandler) Edwards, natives of Rhode Island and Connecticut, respectively. Charles Edwards... (Gibson, Pennsylvania, United States - 1860)
... Evelyn Edwards, daughter of Charles and Mary C. (Chandler) Edwards, natives of Rhode Island and Connecticut, respectively. Charles Edwards... (Gibson, Pennsylvania, United States - 1860)
Geneanet username : colgnln9248311
Biographical sketches of the graduates of Yale College : with annals of the college history (Vol. 6 Pt. 2)
...13 by the Rev. Dr. Justin Edwards to Sarah Kneeland, daughter of John Lovejoy and Phebe (Abbot) Abbot, of Andover,... (Andover, Connecticut, United States - 1805)
...13 by the Rev. Dr. Justin Edwards to Sarah Kneeland, daughter of John Lovejoy and Phebe (Abbot) Abbot, of Andover,... (Andover, Connecticut, United States - 1805)
Geneanet username : colgnln6243445
The ancient historical records of Norwalk, Connecticut, with a plan of the ancient settlement, and of the town in 1847
... William Edwards, of Norwalk, took to wife Abigail Couch, daughter of Mr. Simon Couch, late... (Norwalk, Connecticut, United States - 1713)
... William Edwards, of Norwalk, took to wife Abigail Couch, daughter of Mr. Simon Couch, late... (Norwalk, Connecticut, United States - 1713)
Geneanet username : colgnln6241811
History of Southold, L.I. : its first century
...in 1803, married in 1811, Susan Edwards, daughter of Judge David Daggett, of New Haven, and was President of Hamilton... (New, New York, United States - 1803)
...in 1803, married in 1811, Susan Edwards, daughter of Judge David Daggett, of New Haven, and was President of Hamilton... (New, New York, United States - 1803)
Geneanet username : colgnln9248490
The memorial history of Hartford County, Connecticut, 1633-1884, (Vol 2)
...Edwards, daughter of the Rev. Timothy Edwards, of East Windsor. He preached in Newington till he was appointed cliaplain to... (East Windsor, Connecticut, United States - 1729)
...Edwards, daughter of the Rev. Timothy Edwards, of East Windsor. He preached in Newington till he was appointed cliaplain to... (East Windsor, Connecticut, United States - 1729)
Geneanet username : colgnln6250620
Amos Richardson of Boston and Stonington, with a contribution to the history of his descendants and the allied families of Gilbert, Edwards, Yarrington, and...
...the distinguished divine. The Rev. Jonathan Edwards, born 1703, married Sarah, daughter of Rev.... (Harvard, Massachusetts, United States - 1703)
...the distinguished divine. The Rev. Jonathan Edwards, born 1703, married Sarah, daughter of Rev.... (Harvard, Massachusetts, United States - 1703)
Geneanet username : colgnln6003128
The Royal kalendar: and court and city register, for England, Scotland, Ireland, and the colonies ..
...daughter of the late Sir John Edwards, Bart., and has issue, Charles-Stewart, Viscount Seaham, born July 17, 1852, and other... (Seaham, United Kingdom - 1852)
...daughter of the late Sir John Edwards, Bart., and has issue, Charles-Stewart, Viscount Seaham, born July 17, 1852, and other... (Seaham, United Kingdom - 1852)
Geneanet username : colgnln6282304
Illustrated biographical album of northeastern Nebraska
...July 3, 1874, to Miss Susan Edwards, daughter of Eobert and Ann (Minsninger) Edwardsboth natives of Virginia.... (Virginia, Virginia, United States - 1874)
...July 3, 1874, to Miss Susan Edwards, daughter of Eobert and Ann (Minsninger) Edwardsboth natives of Virginia.... (Virginia, Virginia, United States - 1874)
Geneanet username : colgnln518510
Commemorative biographical record of Hartford county
...Kavanna Edwards, a daughter of Abel Edwards, a well-known citizen of Burlington. She was born in Washington, Conn., in 1842,... (Washington, Conn., Connecticut, United States - 1842)
...Kavanna Edwards, a daughter of Abel Edwards, a well-known citizen of Burlington. She was born in Washington, Conn., in 1842,... (Washington, Conn., Connecticut, United States - 1842)
Geneanet username : colgnln517041
The Biographical record of Logan County, Illinois
...Judith Ann Moore, daughter of Jacob and Barthiah (Edwards) Moore, of Ohio. They became the parents of two children :... (Ohio, Ohio, United States - 1858)
...Judith Ann Moore, daughter of Jacob and Barthiah (Edwards) Moore, of Ohio. They became the parents of two children :... (Ohio, Ohio, United States - 1858)
Geneanet username : colgnln519188
History of Oakland County, Michigan
...of the body of Mrs. Nancy Edwards, wife of Edwin Edwards, now of Holly township, and daughter of Alpheus Williams.... (Holly township, Michigan, United States - 1820)
...of the body of Mrs. Nancy Edwards, wife of Edwin Edwards, now of Holly township, and daughter of Alpheus Williams.... (Holly township, Michigan, United States - 1820)
Geneanet username : colgnln533997
History of the counties of Dauphin and Lebanon : in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, biographical and genealogical
...Oliver Edwards, third son of Abraham Edwards and Martha Greenfield, was born Oct. 24, 1824. His parents were natives of... (Baltimore, Maryland, United States - 1824)
...Oliver Edwards, third son of Abraham Edwards and Martha Greenfield, was born Oct. 24, 1824. His parents were natives of... (Baltimore, Maryland, United States - 1824)
Geneanet username : colgnln521719
Genealogical and personal memoirs relating to the families of the state of Massachusetts, (Volume 2)
...Fiske Edwards, daughter of Hon. Thomas M. Edwards, of Keene, New Hampshire. Children: 1. Eleanor, married William Hobbs Goodwin, who... (Keene, Massachusetts, United States - 1870)
...Fiske Edwards, daughter of Hon. Thomas M. Edwards, of Keene, New Hampshire. Children: 1. Eleanor, married William Hobbs Goodwin, who... (Keene, Massachusetts, United States - 1870)
Geneanet username : colgnln529883
The history of the descendants of Elder John Strong... (Volume v.2)
...II. Benjamin Edwards (son of Alexander Edwards and Sarah Baldwin) m. Feb. 23, 1680-1, Thankful Sheldon.... (Northampton, Unknown country - 1680)
...II. Benjamin Edwards (son of Alexander Edwards and Sarah Baldwin) m. Feb. 23, 1680-1, Thankful Sheldon.... (Northampton, Unknown country - 1680)
Geneanet username : colgnln537031
Peters of New England : a genealogy, and family history
...in Ipswich, May 25, 1680, Mary Edwards, daughter of John Edwards, born in Ipswich , October 16, 1661, died in... (Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom - 1661)
...in Ipswich, May 25, 1680, Mary Edwards, daughter of John Edwards, born in Ipswich , October 16, 1661, died in... (Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom - 1661)
Geneanet username : colgnln538809
A history of Wilkes-Barré, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania : from its first beginnings to the present time, including chapters of newly-discovered early Wyoming Valley history,...
...May 6, 1871, son of Morgan D. and Mary (Edwards) Rosser. His father was a miner of long experience, having... (South, Pennsylvania, United States - 1871)
...May 6, 1871, son of Morgan D. and Mary (Edwards) Rosser. His father was a miner of long experience, having... (South, Pennsylvania, United States - 1871)
Geneanet username : colgnln405561
A history of Wilkes-Barré, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania : from its first beginnings to the present time, including chapters of newly-discovered early Wyoming Valley history,...
...a farm, the son of Edward A. and Sarah (Edwards) Keiser. The father resides on a farm at ..skam, tlie... (Hanover Township, Luzerne County, Niedersachsen, Germany - 1926)
...a farm, the son of Edward A. and Sarah (Edwards) Keiser. The father resides on a farm at ..skam, tlie... (Hanover Township, Luzerne County, Niedersachsen, Germany - 1926)
Geneanet username : colgnln405562
Memoir of the life and character of Mrs. Mary Anna Boardman, with a historical account of her forefathers, and biographical and genealogical notices of...
...Mary, daughter of the Hon. Timothy Edwards, of Stockbridge, Massachusetts, who was the eldest son of the celebrated President Edwards.... (Stockbridge, Connecticut, United States - 1800)
...Mary, daughter of the Hon. Timothy Edwards, of Stockbridge, Massachusetts, who was the eldest son of the celebrated President Edwards.... (Stockbridge, Connecticut, United States - 1800)
Geneanet username : colgnln409789
The National cyclopaedia of American biography (Volume 3)
...the daughter of the great Jonathan Edwards, one of the clearest logicians and most able theologians known in the history... (Elizabethtown, N. J., New Jersey, United States - 1756)
...the daughter of the great Jonathan Edwards, one of the clearest logicians and most able theologians known in the history... (Elizabethtown, N. J., New Jersey, United States - 1756)
Geneanet username : colgnln424267
History of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, with biographical selections
...to Miss Elizabeth, daughter of William and Catharine (Martin) Edwards, natives of Wales. There were born to them thirteen children,... (Wales, Wales, United Kingdom - 1887)
...to Miss Elizabeth, daughter of William and Catharine (Martin) Edwards, natives of Wales. There were born to them thirteen children,... (Wales, Wales, United Kingdom - 1887)
Geneanet username : colgnln405399
History of Alabama and dictionary of Alabama biography
...C, son of Cadwallader and Rebecca Edwards (Long) Jones. The former, who was born at Monte Cailoux" near Petersburg, Va^... (Monte, Alabama, United States - 1818)
...C, son of Cadwallader and Rebecca Edwards (Long) Jones. The former, who was born at Monte Cailoux" near Petersburg, Va^... (Monte, Alabama, United States - 1818)
Geneanet username : colgnln394986
History of Bucks county, Pennsylvania, from the discovery of the Delaware to the present time (Volume 3)
...West Chester, Pennsylvania, he married Sarah Edwards, daughter of Benjamin Edwards, of Quakertown.... (Quakertown, Pennsylvania, United States - 1851)
...West Chester, Pennsylvania, he married Sarah Edwards, daughter of Benjamin Edwards, of Quakertown.... (Quakertown, Pennsylvania, United States - 1851)
Geneanet username : colgnln43885
The New England Historical and Genealogical Register
...of the next generation, married Abigail Edwards, and died Not. 13, 1757. A son of William was John,4 who was... (Northampton, United States - 1757)
...of the next generation, married Abigail Edwards, and died Not. 13, 1757. A son of William was John,4 who was... (Northampton, United States - 1757)
Geneanet username : colgnln41547
A history of Wilkes-Barré, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania : from its first beginnings to the present time, including chapters of newly-discovered early Wyoming Valley history,...
...280) and his first wife, Elizabeth Edwards. Charlotte, a daughter of Jabez and Anne (Elderkin) Clark, became the wife of... (Windham County, Wyoming, United States - 1743)
...280) and his first wife, Elizabeth Edwards. Charlotte, a daughter of Jabez and Anne (Elderkin) Clark, became the wife of... (Windham County, Wyoming, United States - 1743)
Geneanet username : colgnln37003
Biographical record of the alumni and non-graduates of Amherst college ... 1821-1951 (Volume 2)
...RUSSELL EDWARDS PRENTISS, son of George Hunt and Caroline M. (Edwards) Prentiss, was born in Brooklyn, N. Y., April 25,... (Brooklyn, N. Y., New York, United States - 1874)
...RUSSELL EDWARDS PRENTISS, son of George Hunt and Caroline M. (Edwards) Prentiss, was born in Brooklyn, N. Y., April 25,... (Brooklyn, N. Y., New York, United States - 1874)
Geneanet username : colgnln36527
Documents and biography pertaining to the settlement and progress of Stark County, Illinois : containing an authentic summary of records, documents, historical works and...
...Thomas Walter Cox, son of Joseph and Catherine (Edwards) Cox, was iiorn in Stark county. Ills., in the year 1847.... (Stark county, Illinois, United States - 1847)
...Thomas Walter Cox, son of Joseph and Catherine (Edwards) Cox, was iiorn in Stark county. Ills., in the year 1847.... (Stark county, Illinois, United States - 1847)
Geneanet username : colgnln46786
Portrait and biographical album of Henry County, Iowa, containing full page portraits and biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens of the county, together...
...J. Warren, a daughter of William A. and Elizabeth G. (Edwards) Warren. Her mother was born in Maine, Dec. 2,... (Maine, Dec, Maine, United States - 1841)
...J. Warren, a daughter of William A. and Elizabeth G. (Edwards) Warren. Her mother was born in Maine, Dec. 2,... (Maine, Dec, Maine, United States - 1841)
Geneanet username : colgnln49157
Rock County, Wisconsin, a new history of its cities, villages, towns, citizens and varied interests, from the earliest times, up to date (Volume 2)...
...married Miss Janette, daughter of Daniel and Electa (Chesebrough) Edwards, who was born in Madison county. New York. Her parents... (Madison county, Wisconsin, United States - 1865)
...married Miss Janette, daughter of Daniel and Electa (Chesebrough) Edwards, who was born in Madison county. New York. Her parents... (Madison county, Wisconsin, United States - 1865)
Geneanet username : colgnln49385
Biographical review ... containing life sketches of leading citizens of Worcester County, Massachusettes
...March i, 1845, son of William and Catharine (Wardwell) Edwards. His first ancestor in this country emigrated from Wales at... (Charlton, Mass., Massachusetts, United States - 1845)
...March i, 1845, son of William and Catharine (Wardwell) Edwards. His first ancestor in this country emigrated from Wales at... (Charlton, Mass., Massachusetts, United States - 1845)
Geneanet username : colgnln667795
The history of Warren County, Iowa : containing a history of the county, its cities, towns, &c., a biographical directory of its citizens, war...
...in 1844. a daughter of Abel and Clarissa (Bennett) Edwards, who resided on the farm on sections 33 and 34,... (Indiana, Indiana, United States - 1844)
...in 1844. a daughter of Abel and Clarissa (Bennett) Edwards, who resided on the farm on sections 33 and 34,... (Indiana, Indiana, United States - 1844)
Geneanet username : colgnln669669
James Miles and Some of His Descendants (Volume 37)
...a public assembly," 8mo. 20,1692, Bridget Edwards, daughter of Alexander and [ ?Bridget] Edwards, of Radnor, Pa. The subscribing witnesses... (Radnor, Pennsylvania, United States - 1692)
...a public assembly," 8mo. 20,1692, Bridget Edwards, daughter of Alexander and [ ?Bridget] Edwards, of Radnor, Pa. The subscribing witnesses... (Radnor, Pennsylvania, United States - 1692)
Geneanet username : colgnln743236
History of New Hampshire (Volume 5)
...of Portland, Maine, with Ellen Maria Edwards, a daughter of Clark Swett and Maria Antoinette (Mason) Edwards, for many years... (Portland, Maine, United States - 1875)
...of Portland, Maine, with Ellen Maria Edwards, a daughter of Clark Swett and Maria Antoinette (Mason) Edwards, for many years... (Portland, Maine, United States - 1875)
Geneanet username : colgnln85486
Biographical history of Massachusetts : biographies and autobiographies of the leading men in the state (Volume v. 2)
...1824) married Lucy, daughter of Luther and Hannah (Burnell) Edwards, and removed to Wisconsin where he was preacher and teacher,... (Amherst, Massachusetts, United States - 1824)
...1824) married Lucy, daughter of Luther and Hannah (Burnell) Edwards, and removed to Wisconsin where he was preacher and teacher,... (Amherst, Massachusetts, United States - 1824)
Geneanet username : colgnln75064
The National cyclopaedia of American biography, being the history of the United States as illustrated in the lives of the founders, builders, and defenders...
...July 30, 1844, son of William l'itkin and Lucy (Edwards) Huntington Hi eaily education was received in publie and private... (Hillsborough, United States - 1844)
...July 30, 1844, son of William l'itkin and Lucy (Edwards) Huntington Hi eaily education was received in publie and private... (Hillsborough, United States - 1844)
Geneanet username : colgnln98567
The National cyclopaedia of American biography, being the history of the United States as illustrated in the lives of the founders, builders, and defenders...
...1887, he was married to Susanna Edwards, daughter of J. Rutsuu Schuyler, of Bergen Point, N. J., and they have... (Bergen, United States - 1887)
...1887, he was married to Susanna Edwards, daughter of J. Rutsuu Schuyler, of Bergen Point, N. J., and they have... (Bergen, United States - 1887)
Geneanet username : colgnln98566
The English reports (Volume 158)
...Saturday, the 12th March, 1859, William Edwards, a son of the defendant, and acting on his behalf, came to the... (Brecon, Powys, United Kingdom - 1859)
...Saturday, the 12th March, 1859, William Edwards, a son of the defendant, and acting on his behalf, came to the... (Brecon, Powys, United Kingdom - 1859)
Geneanet username : colgnln98924
Men of today in the Eastern Townships
...Feb. 22, 1884, son of John and Agnes (Muir) Edwards, Scotch, E. Sherbrooke High School and O. B. College, member... (New York City, New York, United States - 1884)
...Feb. 22, 1884, son of John and Agnes (Muir) Edwards, Scotch, E. Sherbrooke High School and O. B. College, member... (New York City, New York, United States - 1884)
Geneanet username : colgnln133640
Biographical notices of distinguished men in New England: statesmen, patriots, physicians, lawyers, clergymen, and mechanics
...was a son of Rev. Timothy Edwards, minister of East Windsor, in Connecticut, and received his public education in Yale... (Yale, United States - 1720)
...was a son of Rev. Timothy Edwards, minister of East Windsor, in Connecticut, and received his public education in Yale... (Yale, United States - 1720)
Geneanet username : colgnln129499
History of the counties of McKean, Elk and Forest, Pennsylvania, with biographical selections, including their early settlement and development: a description of the historic...
...was H. Charlotte, daughter of William J. and Anna (Edwards) Hornblower, natives of England and early settlers of Ceres township.... (Ceres township, Pennsylvania, United States - 1847)
...was H. Charlotte, daughter of William J. and Anna (Edwards) Hornblower, natives of England and early settlers of Ceres township.... (Ceres township, Pennsylvania, United States - 1847)
Geneanet username : colgnln132044
A genealogical history of the descendants of Joseph Peck, who emigrated with his family to this country in 1638, and records of his father's...
...H<:ze Jdah Seth.^ Sylvester married Caroline Edwards, ilarch 13, 1851, [1764.] SILAS^ PECK, son of Hexry,^ settled at Copenhagen, N.... (Copenhagen, København / Hovedstaden, Denmark - 1851)
...H<:ze Jdah Seth.^ Sylvester married Caroline Edwards, ilarch 13, 1851, [1764.] SILAS^ PECK, son of Hexry,^ settled at Copenhagen, N.... (Copenhagen, København / Hovedstaden, Denmark - 1851)
Geneanet username : colgnln25188
History of Stark County, Illinois, and its people : a record of settlement, organization, progress and achievement .. (Volume 2)
...Adeline Bradley, a daughter of Henry C. and Alberta (Edwards) Bradlej% of Toulon, and they have two sons, Bradley and... (California, California, United States - 1882)
...Adeline Bradley, a daughter of Henry C. and Alberta (Edwards) Bradlej% of Toulon, and they have two sons, Bradley and... (California, California, United States - 1882)
Geneanet username : colgnln26672
Memoir of the life and character of Mrs. Mary Anna Boardman, with a historical account of her forefathers, and biographical and genealogical notices of...
...Mary, daughter of the Hon. Timothy Edwards, of Stockbridge, Massachusetts, who was the eldest son of the celebrated President Edwards.... (Stockbridge, Unknown country - 1800)
...Mary, daughter of the Hon. Timothy Edwards, of Stockbridge, Massachusetts, who was the eldest son of the celebrated President Edwards.... (Stockbridge, Unknown country - 1800)
Geneanet username : colgnln30246
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What is the origin of the name Edwards?
English and Welsh: variant of Edward with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s. This surname is also very common among African Americans.