Origin of the spurious 'lilburn' claim:
Anne Wright married Thomas Griffin in 1666
1671
Married John Edwards 1671 No land records for this particular Edwards, He may have been quite young. It was known that his name was Edwards, as his wife was called Ann Edwards. Her sons were also named as Edwards. Others believe his given name was John son of Robert Edwards, as shown in the ancestral file, but I can not find any evidence other than circumstantial. Another lady by name of Kathy Lynam said her family records have his name as Lillburn, so perhaps his name was John Lillburn?? Edwards but no proof.[1]
Biography
John Edwards
Presumed son of Robert Edwards and Rebecca Unknown
(arrived in Virginia about 1635 Estimated Children Births 1635 - 1660 -- See Notes at Edwards-859)
Birth Estimate 1640-1650 Isle of Wright Virginia
Marriage Estimate 1671 Ann Wright, daughter of Thomas Wright
Ann Wright married in 1666 Thoma s Griffin [2] (died prior to April 9, 1670 [(Isle of Wright D.B.1,85) (W.B.10 p.6) died 1670 leaving her with a son Thomas and child in esse (legal- yet to be born) (presumably The son Thomas died); as Anne's son by her second marriage (Edwards) is referred to as "Eldest Sonne", thus indicating a younger son, but none older.
in 1671 (presumed John Edwards) - No land records located - No Probate located
in 1677 Ann m. William Relison, [(Isle of Wight D.B.1] and
in 1682 Ann m. James Tullagh [ "James Tullagh acknowledged to have sold unto Luke Kent for use of Robert Edwards being his son-in-law --(old style and meaning step-son) a cow. Orphans Court 27 Oct 1682.]
Death Estimate died before 1677
Resided same area as Robert who married Mary Hunt (possible brother vs son of Rebecca)
two sons, Robert and James ((D.B.2,65)) (later records reveal that Brother was James)
Robert and James Edwards buy separately 100 Acres each from Thomas Whitley for 2000 lbs of tobacco each. 1706/7. (Isle of Wight D.B. 2, pages 64-65).
Wm. Boddie gives to Anne Relison's Eldest sonne, Robert Edwards, one Brown Cow." 1677 April 1. (Isle of Wight D.B.1, PG 357) (Isle of Wight Co W.B.2, PG 243)
Robert went to NC -- in the land records of Isle of Wight Co., he is known as Robert Edwards Senr of North Carolina.
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A list of Freeholders living between Salmon Creek and Cashy River in Bertie, Jan'y 9, 1719. Tho. Ashley, Richard Abey, William Burt, Tho. Ball, Rebecca Byrd, Robert Bell, Chas. Barber, Matthew Cotes, John Cook, John Cromey, John Comes, Wiliam Duckinfield, Darby Denson, Martha Edwards, Samuel Edmons, John Edwards, John Edwards, Jr., Richard Fryer, William Gardner, Wiliam Griffin, David Henderson, John Hardy, Wiliam Hardy, John Holbrook, Arnold Hopkins, Samuel Hearin, John Hearin, Jacob Hardy, Rich'd Hint,David Hek, Solemon Jordan, Abel Johnson, John Johnson, Michael King's Col. William Maule, John Plowman, Rich'd Peckerin, John Pris, Charles Pate, Wiliam Pate, William Reditt, Sam'l Ratliff, Elizabeth Rose, James Roberds, Laurence Sarson, Tho. Sutton, Joseph Skittelthorpe, Jonathan Standley, David Steward, Robert Turner, Chris Vanluvin, Thos. Wiliamson, William Walston, Robert West, Theophilus Williams, John Williams, John Walker, Joseph Young. Taken by Philip Walston, Constable
As it was highly unusual to encounter middle names during the 17th century, the 'Lilburn'middle name is suspect. Does anyone know of a source document that contains it? Anything besides a submitted family tree? Thanks in advance for responses!
Edwards-5162 and Edwards-5145 appear to represent the same person because: All Represent Duplicate Children (All represent the same person)
based on estimated Births) -- See notes at individual Profiles and Edwards-859 & Hunt-4727
Merge all Profiles to LOWEST ID (Name Date Variations/Co Mingled Info) - . Bios to be updated and upper conformed to lower after merges completed. Please Do Not Reject proposed merges without providing your supporting Research and Sources (Please provide via profile Post or email direct so it can be incorporated to final Bio). (Emails Sandy/Sally Stovall) http://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Edwards-7481http://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Stovall-395) Thank you for your assistance in creating 1 profile per person.
1 (Edwards m. Mary Hunt 1649 - Estimated Children Births 1649-1681) No Sons listed in Hunt Will. - 3 Daughters Identified 2. Presumed Mother - Rebecca Unknown (Robert Edwards & spouse Rebecca arrived together in 1635. (Estimated Children Births Before 1635 to 1649) (Estimated Death before 1750 (or Will)
Robert (Edwards-5143) & Rebecca (UNKNOWN-200226) Mother of
John Lilliburn Edwards (aka Liliburn Lillburn)
based on estimated Births) -- See notes at individual Profiles and Edwards-859 & Hunt-4727
Merge all Profiles to LOWEST ID (Name Date Variations/Co Mingled Info) - . Bios to be updated and upper conformed to lower after merges completed. Please Do Not Reject proposed merges without providing your supporting Research and Sources (Please provide via profile Post or email direct so it can be incorporated to final Bio). (Emails Sandy/Sally Stovall) http://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Edwards-7481 http://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Stovall-395) Thank you for your assistance in creating 1 profile per person.
1 (Edwards m. Mary Hunt 1649 - Estimated Children Births 1649-1681) No Sons listed in Hunt Will. - 3 Daughters Identified 2. Presumed Mother - Rebecca Unknown (Robert Edwards & spouse Rebecca arrived together in 1635. (Estimated Children Births Before 1635 to 1649) (Estimated Death before 1750 (or Will)
Robert (Edwards-5143) & Rebecca (UNKNOWN-200226) Mother of John Lilliburn Edwards (aka Liliburn Lillburn)