James Edwards (1887 - 1962)

Born 24 Jun 1887 in Morris Run, Tioga, Pennsylvania, United States

Husband of Florence m (Wheeler) Edwards — married 25 Jan 1911 in Arnot, Tioga, Pennsylvania, United States

Descendants

Died 27 Feb 1962 at age 74 in Blossburg, Tioga, Pennsylvania, United States

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Biography

James was born in 1887. James was the son of John Edwards and Elizabeth Whittle. ^[1]

James married Florence Wheeler in 1911. ^{[2] [3]}

Children of James Edwards and Florence Wheeler

Laurette (Edwards) Kirk Maines 1913–1989

Mildred (Edwards) Fletcher 1916–2001

Troba Triba Edwards 1918–1977

John Edwards 1919–1919

James J Edwards 1920–1996

Fred Edwards 1922–2002

Lyle R Edwards 1924–2003

Shirley (Edwards) Keyser 1934–1997

He passed away in 1962. *Note: A source is needed

Find A Grave: Memorial #47328917 page for James Edwards, Sr (24 Jan 1887–27 Feb 1962), citing Arbon Cemetery, Blossburg, Tioga County, Pennsylvania, USA ; Maintained by Miranda (contributor 46845672).

Sources

1. ↑ 1900 United States Federal Census

   Name: James Edwards

   Age: 12

   Birth Date: Jun 1887

   Birthplace: Pennsylvania

   Home in 1900: Bloss, Tioga, Pennsylvania

   Sheet Number: 18

   Number of Dwelling in Order of Visitation: 303

   Family Number: 332

   Race: White

   Gender: Male

   Relation to Head of House: Son

   Marital Status: Single

   Father's name: John Edwards

   Father's Birthplace: England

   Mother's name: Elizabeth Edwards

   Mother's Birthplace: England

   Occupation: At School

   Attended School: 2

   Can Read: Yes

   Can Write: Yes

   Can Speak English: Yes

   Neighbors:

   Household Members:

   Name Age

   John Edwards 55

   Elizabeth Edwards 37

   James Edwards 12

   Alice Edwards 10

   Bessie Edwards 2

   Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Bloss, Tioga, Pennsylvania; Page: 18; Enumeration District: 0123; FHL microfilm: 1241489 Description: Enumeration District: 0123; Description: Bloss Township https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/7602/4115233_00528?pid=47910063&backurl=
2. ↑ Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968

   Name: James Edwards

   Gender: Male

   Age: 23

   Birth Date: abt 1888

   Marriage Date: 25 Jan 1911

   Marriage Place: Arnot, Tioga, Pennsylvania, USA

   Father: John Edwards

   Mother: Elizabeth Edwards

   Spouse: Florance Wheeler

   Film Number: 001287359

   Original data: Marriage Records. Pennsylvania Marriages. Various County Register of Wills Offices, Pennsylvania. https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=1&dbid=61381&h=2575679&ssrc=pt&tid=156659733&pid=172065692137&usePUB=true
3. ↑ 1920 United States Federal Census

   Name: James Edwards

   Age: 32

   Birth Year: abt 1888

   Birthplace: Pennsylvania

   Home in 1920: Bloss, Tioga, Pennsylvania

   House Number: X

   Residence Date: 1920

   Race: White

   Gender: Male

   Relation to Head of House: Head

   Marital Status: Married

   Spouse's Name: Florance Edwards

   Father's Birthplace: England

   Mother's Birthplace: England

   Able to Speak English: Yes

   Occupation: Miner

   Industry: Coal Mine

   Employment Field: Wage or Salary

   Home Owned or Rented: Rent

   Able to Read: Yes

   Able to Write: Yes

   Neighbors:

   Household Members:

   Name Age

   James Edwards 32

   Florance Edwards 26

   Lauretta Edwards 6

   Mildred Edwards 3

   Trilba Edwards 1

   Source Citation: Year: 1920; Census Place: Bloss, Tioga, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1612; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 135 Description: Enumeration District: 0135; Description: Bloss Township https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/6061/4384797_00888?pid=68864937&backurl=