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Subject: [EDWARDS-L] Cont Heirs Newsl/1926 Item #52
Date: Sat, 10 Oct 1998 11:17:39 -0600

ITEM #52
JOSEPH F. EDWARDS
of Austin, Texas

Is the only son of William L. Edwards and was born in Birdville, Torront
Co., Texas Feb 1, 1861. His father was killed in Virginia in the
Confederate service. His grandfather Joseph Edwards, who at one time lived
in Oboin Co., Tennessee, had two brothers, Elias and Elisha Edwards, and
two sisters, Charlotte and Nancy Edwards. (And he thinks one brother,
named John Edwards, is now living in Alabama.) Joseph F. Edwards was
raised in Belton, Texas. He is what might be called a self-made man,
having made his own way in the world.
He is now district agent for the Mutual Life Insurance Co., of Texas,
with his home and office at Austin, the Capital city of the "Lone Star State."
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ITEM #53
MR. C. R. WALKER
Norwalk, O.

Drucella Edwards, daughter of William Edwards, was born near Greensburg,
South Carolina, in the year 1774. She married John Jones in Kentucky. To
her was born three children, Simeon, Thomas and Matilda. She died in
Shelby Co., KY.

Thomas Jones was married to Nancy Clarkson, in Shelby County, KY. To
him was born five sons and three daughters; they were William, Elijah,
Louisa, Thomas, John, Drucella, Annie and Alrisham.

Louisa Jones was married to William H. Walker of Kentucky; grandson of
Dr. Thomas Walker who came to Kentucky in company with Daniel Boone, and
was murdered by the Indians.

To Louisa Jones Walker, was born eight sons and one daughter. They were
Alexander, Higgermon, Webster, Parley, William, Daniel, Sarah, C.B, (the
subject of this article), Charles and Benjamin. Louisa Jones lived in
Kentucky before her marriage to William H. Walker: She was born in Shelby
County, Kentucky, Aug. 28th, 1822.

She raised her family up to grown men and women, in Jennings Co.,
Indiana. There are only three of her children living now. They are C.B.,
Sarah R., and Benjamin.

C.B. Walker was born August 13, 1854...married Morcella Williams, of
Tuscaroura County, Ohio, August 20, 1876.

He started out to work for himself at the age of fifteen and has never
failed to find employment. He learned the machinist trade, after which he
went to firing on the railroad. After serving two years as fireman he
passed his examination and was promoted to engineer. For twelve years he
has been faithfully handling the mighty iron horse with good success. He
has few, if any enemies, and is a favorite with all who know him.

He has a nice family living in Norwalk, O. He is at present engineer on
the W.&.L. E.R.R.

He has five children, the oldest daughter. Atto May Walker, is a
splendid musician, being the second best vocal musician in the State of Ohio.

She is only nineteen years old and sings soprano of a high order. She
has been one of the leading members of her choir since she was fourteen
years old.

Mr. Walker was raised a Baptist and has never used tobacco or
intoxicating liquors in his life. it is also stated that he never borrowed
a dollar.

This is remarkable considering the fact that he has traveled over
twenty-one states and been railroading fifteen years.
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ITEM #54

WILLIAM P. EDWARDS
of DeLand, Fla.

Mrs. Edwards is a great-grandson of William Edwards, who left one son
named Isaac L. Edwards and two others, whose names are not know.

After several moves, Isaac L. Edwards settled in Elbert County, Georgia,
where he lived and died.

He left two sons, William H., who is the father of the subject of this
sketch, and A.J. Edwards, now living in Oglethorpe, Georgia.

He was Clerk of the Court of Ordinary for a number of years; and died
about 1878. He left twelve children, Sarah, Mary, Elizabeth, Catherine,
Louisa, William and Parks, by his first marriage, and George C., Laura,
Jennie, Emory, Ora and Jane. (I BELIEVE IT SHOULD BE WILLIAM PARKS - JOYCE)

Sarah, Mary, Louisa, Laura and Emory are dead.

Sarah married Jas. A. Turner and died leaving two children, Sarah and Will.

Sarah is now living in Crawford, Georgia, and Will lives at Hartwell,
Georgia.

Mary married a Maxwell; died in Hart County, Georgia, leaving eight or
nine children.

Elizabeth married A.J. Baily and lives at Toccoa City, Georgia.

Catherine married Dr. C.H. Gordon and lives at Moultre, GA.

Louisa married Jessy Eaves, and left two children living in Elberton,
Elbert County, GA.

William Park lived in DeLand, FL.

Laura married Wm. Burton, died leaving three children living in Toccoa
City, Habersham County, GA.

Jennie married John Bryant and lived at Toccoa City, Habersham Co., GA.

Emory married R. H. Platt and left three Children (one now dead) living
in Atlanta, GA.

Jane married Richard Bryant, had three children and lived at Toccoa
City, Habersham Co., GA.

Ora married, name forgotten, lived at Toccoa Citiy, Habersham Co., GA.

George C. lived at Toccoa City, Habersham County, GA.

William Park Edwards was born in Elbert Co., GA., in 1839. Lived there
until removal to Florida in 1875. Has since that time resided at DeLand,
same state. Was a member of Co. A. 6th Regiment of Georgia state troops
and served through the war.
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ITEM #55
REV. JESSE EDWARDS
Ottumwa, Iowa

Mr. Edwards was born in adair County, Kentucky, on January 19, 1821. He
is a son of Aaron Edwards; who died in the year of 1828, leaving a wife and
nine children.

He emigrated to the State of Illinois in 1834, and remained there until
1841.

He then returned to Iowa and settled in Jefferson County.

He married Nancy Vardman, a daughter of J. W. and Mary E. Vardman,
January 15, 1846.

He remained in Iowa ever since, and raised a family of eight children,
seven are now living.

He has twenty-nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

His wife united with the seperate Baptist church in 1845. Mr. Edwards
united with the same church in 1852.

Their children and companions have nearly all made a profession of
religion. They all live in or near Ottumwa, except two, one lives in South
Missouri and one in Nebraska.
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ITEM #56
MR. W.C. EDWARDS
of McComb City, Mississippi

Was born in Rankin County, Miss., about two miles from Jackson.

His father, W.C. Edwards, died when he was twelve years old. His father
was an architect and contractor. He drew the plans and superintended the
construction of a great many important buildings in Jackson, Vicksburg,
Crandon and other cities in Miss., and made money easy and fast. His one
great fault was generosity; and at his death the subject of this sketch and
his mother were left with small means. Being a courageous woman, his
mother sought a position in Jackson and made a support, until Mr. Edwards
was old enough to help her.

She was a good christian woman. When Mr. Edwards was seven years old,
his mother sent him to school at Jackson, where he remained for four or
five years. During vacation he always found work selling papers. he
secured a position with Robinson Stevens & Co., and was also page in the
State Legislature for two sessions.

He went from Jackson to Forest, Miss., where he worked in a general
merchandise store for an uncle.

He entered the N.O. & N.E. Railway shops at Meridian, Miss., as an
apprentice in the machinery department, thinking he would be put on the
road as fireman, as his ambition was to be an engineer.

He was unable to secure the position he desired, and went to New Orleans
and began work as news agent on a railroad. He then worked as freight
brakeman on the I.C.R.R. for four years, and was then promoted to the
position of conductor. His mother died in 1887.

He married Miss Lucy T. Quinn, of McComb City, Miss., December 19, 1894.
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