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Edmund Osburn (abt. 1819 - 1876)

Edmund Osburn
Born about in Cabell, Virginia, United Statesmap
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Brother of , , , , [half], [half], [half], [half], [half], [half], [half], [half], [half] and [half]
Husband of — married 5 Apr 1838 in Wayne Co., Virginia (now West Virginia)map
Husband of — married 15 Sep 1858 in Wayne Co., Virginia (now West Virginia)map
Husband of — married 19 Oct 1872 in Wayne, West Virginia, United Statesmap
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Died at about age 57 in Wayne, West Virginia, United Statesmap
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Biography

Edmund Osburn was born about 1819[1] in Cabell County, Virginia;[2] he was the son of John Osburn and Cynthia Ferguson.[3][4]

In 1820,[3] Edmund Osburn's father, John Osburn, was enumerated in the federal census, and he was living in Cabell County, Virginia as head of household, which included (age range) [probable names]: a) males - 1 (<10) [Edmond Osburn], 1 (16 - 25) [John Osburn]; b) females - 1 (<10) [Margaret Osburn], 1 (16 - 25) [Cynthia Osburn].

In 1830,[5] Edmund Osburn's father, John Osborn [sic], was enumerated in the federal census, and he was living in Cabell County, Virginia as head of household, which included (age range) [probable names]: a) males - 1 (<5) [Samuel Osburn], 1 (10 - 14) [Edmund Osburn], 1 (30 - 39) [John Osburn]; b) females - 1 (<5) [Rebecca Osburn], 1 (5 - 9) [Mary Osburn], 1 (10 - 14) [Margaret Osburn], 1 (30 - 39) [Cynthia Osburn].

On 5 Apr 1838 in Cabell County, Virginia (currently West Virginia),[6] Edmund Osburn married Sarah Walker.

In 1850,[1] Edmund Osburn (age 31, born Kentucky [sic]) was living in Wayne County, Virginia as head of household with his wife, Sarah A. Osburn (age 29, born Kentucky), with their Osburn children, born Kentucky [sic] (age, sex): i) Walter (10, M), ii) Cintha A. (8, F), iii) Martha A. (5, F), iv) Charles H. W. (0, M). Edmund's occupation was a farmer; he owned real estate valued at $433.

On 15 Sep 1858 in Wayne County, Virginia,[2] Edmond [sic] Osburn (age 39, widowed) married Isabel Jane Kendrick (age 29, single). Edmond was born in Cabell County, Virginia; Isabel was born in Floyd County, Kentucky. They were both residents of Wayne County. Edmund's parents were John and Cintha Osburn. Isabel's parents were William and Margaret Kendrick. Edmund's occupation was a farmer.

In 1860,[7] Edmund Osburn (age 41, born Virginia) was living in Wayne County, Virginia as head household with his wife, Isabelle J. Osburn (age 31, born Virginia [sic]), and his Osburn children, born Virginia (age, sex): i) Walter (20, M), ii) Cynthia A. (17, F), iii) Martha A. (15, F). Edmund's occupation was a farmer; he owned real estate valued at $1000 and personal estate at $505.

In 1870,[8] Edmund Osburn (age 51, born Virginia) was living in Grand Township, Wayne County, West Virginia as head of household with his wife, Isabell J. Osburn (age 41, born Kentucky), with their Osburn children, born West Virginia (age, sex): i) Henry B. (6, M), ii) Maggie B. (4, F); also in the household was farm laborer, John B. Skeens (age 19, born Virginia. Edmund's occupation was a farmer; he owned real estate valued at $500 and personal estate at $400.

On 19 Oct 1872 in Wayne County, West Virginia,[9] Edmund Osburn (age 53, widower) married Amanda Walker (age 42, widowed). Edmund was born in Cabell County, Virginia; his parents were John & Cyntha Osburn. Amanda was born in Chesterfield County, Virginia; her parents were John & Elizabeth Smith.

On 14 Apr 1876 in Wayne County, West Virginia,[10] Edmund Osburn signed his last will and testament. In his will, he includes the following people and their relationship to him:

  1. Rachel Jane Osburn, youngest daughter
  2. Harry Byron Osburn, son
  3. Maggie B. Osburn, daughter
  4. Walter Osburn, oldest son, appointed executor of will
  5. Cyntha Ann Watts, oldest daughter
  6. Amanda F. Osburn, wife

On 15 Apr 1876, Edmund Osburn made a codicil to his will, in which he further made bequeaths of personal property.

Edmund Osburn (age 56) died on 18 Apr 1876 in Wayne County, West Virginia.[4] The cause of death was consumption. Edmund's parents were John and Cintha Osburn. Edmund's occupation was a farmer. The information for his death record was provided by his wife, Amanda Osburn.

On 2 May 1876 in Wayne County, West Virginia,[11] the will of Edmund Osburn (deceased) was proved in Wayne County Court, and Walter Osburn was appointed executor of the will.

Research Notes

Spouse & Children Sarah Ann Fedelia Walker 1821–1857 Walter Raleigh Osburn 1839–1913 Cynthia A Osburn 1841–1897 Martha A Osburn 1844–1869 Armilda Osburn 1847–1849 Charles H Osburn 1850–1851 Harrison W Osburn 1852–1857

Spouse & Children Isabelle J Kendrick 1828–1871 Virginia Caroline Osburn 1860–1863 Harvey Byron Osburn 1864–1892 Margaret Belle Osburn 1866–1894 Clarissa Osburn 1869–1869 Rachel J Osburn 1871–1893

Sources

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-D1ZS-4CC?cc=1401638&wc=95RQ-VZZ%3A1031351901%2C1031568501%2C1031916601 : 9 April 2016), Virginia > Wayne > Wayne county, part of > image 60 of 109; citing NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "West Virginia Marriages, 1780-1970," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FTNN-X5N : 11 February 2018), Edmond Osburn and Isabel Jane Kendrick, 1858; citing Wayne, West Virginia, United States, , county clerks, West Virginia; FHL microfilm 583,490. Original data: "Register of Marriages", West Virginia State Archives (https://archive.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view2.aspx?FilmNumber=583490&ImageNumber=23); accessed 14 Mar 2022
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "1820 United States Federal Census", database with images, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/7734/images/4433178_00174); accessed 14 Mar 2022, citing Images reproduced by FamilySearch. Original data: Fourth Census of the United States, 1820. (NARA microfilm publication M33, 142 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29. National Archives, Washington, D.C.; Census Place: Guyandotte, Cabell, Virginia; Page: 88; NARA Roll: M33_130; Image: 174
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Register of Deaths, Wayne County, West Virginia", West Virginia State Archives (https://archive.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=4210616&Type=Death); accessed 14 Mar 2022, citing death of Edmund Osburn
  5. ↑ "1830 United States Federal Census", database with images, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/8058/images/4411234_00055); accessed 14 Mar 2022, citing Images reproduced by FamilySearch. Original data: Fifth Census of the United States, 1830. (NARA microfilm publication M19, 201 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29. National Archives, Washington, D.C.; Census Place: Cabell, Virginia; Series: M19; Roll: 190; Page: 25; Family History Library Film: 0029669
  6. ↑ "West Virginia Marriages, 1780-1970," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FRX4-15W : 11 February 2018), Edmund Osburn and Sarah Walker, 05 Apr 1838; citing Cabell County, West Virginia, vol 1 p 60, county clerks, West Virginia; FHL microfilm 559,887. Original data: "Marriage Returns, Cabell County, Virginia", West Virginia State Archives (https://archive.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view2.aspx?FilmNumber=559887&ImageNumber=59); accessed 14 Mar 2022, citing marriage between Edmund Osburn and Sarah Walker
  7. ↑ "United States Census, 1860," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GBS6-VH8?cc=1473181&wc=7QK5-T8F%3A1589436503%2C1589424766%2C1589422206 : 24 March 2017), Virginia > Wayne > Not Stated > image 145 of 168; from "1860 U.S. Federal Census - Population," database, Fold3.com (http://www.fold3.com : n.d.); citing NARA microfilm publication M653 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
  8. ↑ "United States Census, 1870," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-DTK7-Q8R?cc=1438024&wc=KGDM-ZNL%3A518656501%2C519035301%2C518705401 : 12 June 2019), West Virginia > Wayne > Grant > image 27 of 34; citing NARA microfilm publication M593 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
  9. ↑ "West Virginia Marriages, 1780-1970," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FTNJ-6PB : 11 February 2018), Edmund Osburn and Amanda Walker, 1872; citing Wayne, West Virginia, United States, , county clerks, West Virginia; FHL microfilm 583,490. Original data: "Register of Marriages", database with images, West Virginia State Archives (https://archive.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view2.aspx?FilmNumber=583490&ImageNumber=68); accessed 14 Mar 2022, citing marriage of Edmund Osburn and Amanda (Smith) Walker
  10. ↑ "West Virginia Will Books, 1756-1971," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:9392-HR9Q-7K?cc=1909099&wc=Q8BW-MWJ%3A179687701%2C179701401 : 23 October 2018), Wayne > Will book, v. 001 1843-1852 > image 255 of 260; citing Jackson County Clerk, West Virginia.; last will of Edmund Osburn
  11. ↑ "West Virginia Will Books, 1756-1971," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:9392-HR9Q-CG?cc=1909099&wc=Q8BW-MWJ%3A179687701%2C179701401 : 23 October 2018), Wayne > Will book, v. 001 1843-1852 > image 258 of 260; citing Jackson County Clerk, West Virginia.; last will of Edmund Osburn

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