Robert Joseph Johnson and Sarah Margret Edwards
Husband Robert Joseph Johnson (details suppressed for this person)
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Mother: Mary Frances James
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1 F Mary Phillips Johnson (details suppressed for this person)
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Sarah Renee Edwards
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Mother: Nancy Henson
Sarah Videla Edwards
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Wife Sarah Videla Edwards 1
Born: Sep 1942 - Morganton, Burke, NC
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Father: Joseph Asbury Edwards (1913-1983) 1
Mother: Lorena Virginia Warren
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Death: 4 hours after birth
Sarah Virginia Edwards
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Wife Sarah Virginia Edwards 2
Born: 8 Mar 1885
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Father: Richard Edwards (1842-1929) 2
Mother: Mary Galyean (1844-1894) 2
Scott Edwards
Husband Scott Edwards (details suppressed for this person)
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Mother: Ora Myrtle Moody (1915- ) 3
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Napoleon Bonaparte Screven and Septima Mcpherson Edwards
Husband Napoleon Bonaparte Screven 2
Born: 2 Feb 1801 - Beaufort Disyrict, South Carolina
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Died: 11 Sep 1840 - Columbia, South Carolina
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Father: Richard Bedon Screven Dr. (1778-1856) 2
Mother: Alice Pendarvis (1781-Bef 1818) 2
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Wife Septima Mcpherson Edwards 2
Born: 21 Feb 1802
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Father: Alexander Edwards (1767-1811) 2
Mother: Mary Magdalen Desaussure (1767-1816) 2
Shade Martin Edwards and Elizabeth Holland
Husband Shade Martin Edwards 2
Born: 28 Oct 1862
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Died: 26 Sep 1946
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Father: William Edwards (1838-1929) 2
Mother: Martha Susan Higgins (1845-1914) 2
Marriage: Dec 1885
Wife Elizabeth Holland 2
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Father: Samuel Holland ( - ) 2
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Shannon Edwards
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Father: Noel K. Edwards
Mother: Duffie Jones
Sharon Edwards
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Father: Frank Hugh Edwards (1914-1978) 3
Mother: Esta Lee Cathey
David Lee McHone and Sherry Ann Edwards
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Mother: Shirley Ruth Sommerfeld
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William D. Odom and Sid Edwards
Husband William D. Odom 3
Born: 19 Aug 1852 - Greenville, SC
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Died: 22 Feb 1905 - Greenville, SC
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Father: William Odom (1818-1893) 3
Mother: Rebecca Brown (1827-1897) 3
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1 M Thomas Andrew (Andy) Odom 3
Born: 13 Jun 1881 - Greenville, SC
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Died: 16 Mar 1964 - Greenville, SC
Buried: - Tyger Cemetery, Greenville Co., SC
Spouse: Pinah A. Hice (1890-1981) 3
2 M George Odom 3
Born: 28 Mar 1883 - Greenville, SC
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Died: - Greenville, SC
Buried: - Greenville Cemetery Greenville Co., SC
3 M Benjamin Odom 3
Born: Jan 1893 - Greenville Co., SC
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4 F Fannie Odom 3
Born: Aug 1895 - Greenville Co., SC
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Sondra Edwards
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Father: L Douglas Edwards
Mother: Melony Godfrey
Spencer Edwards II
Husband Spencer Edwards II
Born: Abt Nov 1848 - Claiborne County, Tennessee 4
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Father: Spencer Edwards (Abt 1780-1848) 4
Mother: Artemicia O'dell (Abt 1816-1901)
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REF: 1. "OLD SPEEDWELL FAMILIES," pp 64 & 73; Lawrence EDWARDS; Claiborne Co. Public Library; Tazewell, TN. (Copy of pages owned by compiler.) 2. 1850 Census, TN, Claiborne Co., 7th ED, #830/#830, MF #432-874 LDS Library, Arden, NC 3. "Claiborne Co. Marriages, 1838-1891", Claiborne Co. Lib., Tazewell, TN 4. U.S. Census 1860 TN; Claiborne Co.; 12th Subd.; Tazewell P.O.; p 240; #1519/#1519 and #1542/#1542. (This family is recorded twice on the same page of the census.) MF #653-1244.
BIO: The "Old Speedwell" source lists one child as "a brother (name unknown) (who) married AUSMUS?; went to Texas; returned to Tennessee, in 1953 for a visit, at the age of 87." Since Spencer, II was not named in this account, compiler has assumed this is probably he. Compiler has added the "II" to differentiate him from his father and the son of McKindry EDWARDS of the same name. The 1850 census lists Spencer EDWARDS as a one-year-old male, born in TN. In 1860, he is listed in the household of "Artamacy EDWARDS" as 11 years of age. There is a female, "Elizabeth", who is two years younger than he. A marriage is listed for "Spencer EDWARDS to Mahalla COOK, 22 JUL 1866." This Spencer would have been about 17 if the census ages are accurate, but there is no evidence that this is the correct marriage for this Spencer EDWARDS. Source: Elizabeth (Ann) Gilchrist-Jun 1998-O'Dell.GED
Spencer Edwards and Katherine (Katy) Riddle
Husband Spencer Edwards 4
Born: Abt 1780 4
Christened: - Claiborne County, Tennessee 4
Died: 3 Nov 1848 - Claiborne County, Tennessee 4
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Father: William Edwards (Abt 1720-Abt 1808) 4
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Marriage: Bef 1841 - Claiborne County, Tennessee 4
Other Spouse: Artemicia O'dell (Abt 1816-1901) - 28 Oct 1841 - Claiborne County, Tennessee 4
Noted events in his life were:
• Baptism 4, Claiborne County, Tennessee
• Adoption, 1870 - Claiborne County, Tennessee
• Adoption, 1870 - Claiborne County, Tennessee
Wife Katherine (Katy) Riddle 4
Born: Abt 1785 - Between 1790/1800 4
Christened: - Claiborne County, Tennessee 4
Died: 16 Oct 1840 - Claiborne County, Tennessee 4
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Noted events in her life were:
• Baptism 4, Claiborne County, Tennessee
• Adoption, 1870 - Claiborne County, Tennessee
• Adoption, 1870 - Claiborne County, Tennessee
Children
1 M Jeptha Edwards I
Born: Abt 1822 - Claiborne County, Tennessee 4
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Spouse: Sarah Matilda Goforth (Abt 1824-After 1880)
Marr: 16 May 1842 - Claiborne County, Tennessee 4
2 M James Edwards
Born: Abt 1834 - Claiborne County, Tennessee 4
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Died: 14 Aug 1912 4
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Spouse: Lucinda Hunter (Abt 1830-1888)
Marr: 27 Aug 1856 - Claiborne County, Tennessee 4
Spouse: Sarah Cumi Or Cumae Ellison (1857- )
Marr: 1 Apr 1893 - Claiborne County, Tennessee 4
3 M Sampson Edwards 4
Born: 4 May 1837 - Claiborne County, Tennessee 4
Christened: - Claiborne County, Tennessee 4
Died: Apr 1914 - Claiborne County, Tennessee 4
Buried: - Laborer 4
Spouse: Malinda Ausmus (1846-1924)
Marr: Abt 1863 - Claiborne County, Tennessee 4
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Private, Capt. J.B. BACON's Company, TENNESSEE Militia, Enlisted 11-13-1814;
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REF: 1. Wm. J. Heinle; 219 E. Date Ave., Casa Grande, AZ 85222. (Desc. of Mary Pauline O'DELL LAY) 2. "Old Speedwell Families", p. 64-73, by Lawrence Edwards, Claiborne Co, Pub. Lib., Tazewell, TN 3. Tombstone Inscription; "Cemeteries of Claiborne County, TN" Revised. "Edwards Cemetery"; just E. of Union Co. line, across from Big Barren Church (cemetery visited by compiler Aug 1995) 4. "Claiborne Co. Marriages 1838-1891"; Section I, 1838-1868; p 30. Claiborne Co. Pub. Lib.; Tazewell, TN. 5. "Index to Probate Court Records, Claiborne Co., TN, 1844-1865; Claiborne Co. Pub Lib., Tazewell, TN (Edwards, Spencer: Will dated 24 OCT 1848) 6. "Old Speedwell Families, Revised and Updated", p. 235; Lawrence EDWARDS; and Joy EDWARDS DAVIS; Claiborne County Pub. Library; Tazewell, TN. 7. U.S. Census 1850 TN; Claiborne Co.; 7th Subd. E. Dist. TN; p 594/297; HH #830/Fam #830. LDS Film #F 0024565; Arden, NC Branch LDS Library. 8. U.S. Census 1830 TN; Claiborne Co.; p 126; MF #M19-180. 9. Photocopied half-page excerpt from "CLAIBORNE COUNTY, TENNESSEE PENSIONERS," provided to compiler by Ben L. ODELL, 1808 N. Roan, Johnson City, TN. (Source of this photocopy to Ben is unknown.) 10. "Claiborne County Pensioners" by BURNS via Roy Bowman, San Antonio, TX.
BIO: Aug. 1995: Compiler found reference to Spencer's Edwards' will in Probate Records Index. Per that entry, Spencer's will was dated 24 OCT 1848. This would have been about 7 years after his marriage to "Artie" O'DELL. The data given in this index follows: First Wife: Katy Riddle Second Wife: Artamasa O'DELL Children:
Rachel Hiram Sally Joseph James Spencer Sampson Lety m.___Mays Martin Elizabeth m.___Keck Japatha(Jeptha) Martha m.___McKindry George John Keck and Levi Goins, Executors
Considerable data on Spencer EDWARDS, his two wives and children who eventually tied back into the O'DELL family, was taken from Lawrence EDWARDS' book, "Old Speedwell Families" and the later revisions of same. This source gives Spencer's birth and death dates as "1780-1860." August 1996: Compiler researched the 1850 census film for Claiborne Co., TN. Per that film, Spencer was not in his household in October, 1850. There was a one-year-old child bearing Spencer's name; "Artiemacy" was listed as head of the home, and there were six children listed in addition to young Spencer. Ages of those children ranged from 4 years to 18 years. One household before Artiemacy was the home of Jeptha and Sarah M. EDWARDS. Twenty-six-year-old Jeptha was one of Spencer's sons. The tombstone in the EDWARDS Cemetery which bears Spencer's name has no dates. Compiler believed that he died between 1848-1850, rather than 1860 as recorded by Lawrence EDWARDS, but had not found documentation to prove this, until Sept., 1997, when compiler was given copies of selected documents and research notes belonging to Ben L. ODELL, Johnson City, TN. A photocopy of information taken from "CLAIBORNE COUNTY, TENNESSEE PENSIONERS" states that Spencer EDWARDS died "11-3-1848." The details of this source were not provided, but probably was a book from the Claiborne County Library. (Compiler has included the text of this photocopy in its entirety below.) A date for Spencer's marriage to Katie RIDDLE has not been found. Compiler has estimated their marriage to be about 1815, but this may be much too early. Their oldest child seems to have been born about 1818, but sources do not agree on the order of birth of the EDWARDS children. Spencer's will also lists children who do not appear in any other source. It may be possible that some named in the will were grandchildren. Compiler found a Spencer EDWARDS of the right age on the 1830 census for Claiborne County. On the same film there was a Hiram EDWARDS and a James EDWARDS in Claiborne County; all three EDWARDS men were in the 30-40 age range. These may well be brothers to Spencer. ****************************
The following is the text from a photocopied page of information concerning Spencer and his second wife, Artiemicia O'DELL. The photocopy was provided by Ben L. ODELL, a descendent of Marshall Love O'DELL, Artiemicia's brother.
CLAIBORNE COUNTY, TENNESSEE PENSIONERS. Spencer EDWARDS and widow Artimacy EDWARDS, War of 1812, service; Private, Capt. J.B. BACON's Company, TENNESSEE Militia, Enlisted 11-13-1814; Discharged 5-13-1815, Bounty Land 43025-60-50 and 42181-80-55, widow original 13824, 14229. Residence of widow 1851, 1855, Claiborne County, Tenn, 1878, Claiborne Co. Kecks Chapel, Tenn. Maiden name of widow, Artimacy O'DELL, Marriage 10-29 or 31, 1841; Claiborne County, Tenn, death of soldier 11-3-1848, Claiborne Co. Tenn, death of widow prior to February 28, 1901, Soldier died 11-3-1848. Widow made application Claiborne Co. Tenn. 3-23-1878.
States----Spencer EDWARDS volunteered at Tazewell, Tenn, 4 Tenn. Infantry. Tenn. Militia for six months, that he was born in Claiborne County. That her maiden name before marriage was Artey Macey ODELL, that her husband had been married previously and his wife died a year or more before their marriage. And he died 3-11-1848, since his discharge they had resided Keck Chapel, Tenn and the Cumberland Gap and Maynardsville Road. Widow made application 1855, Claiborne County, Tenn. They were married by Wm. WILLIAMS a minister of the Gospel 11-4-1848.
COMPILER'S NOTE: The above information appears to have been a typed excerpt from a book. There are several typographical errors, such as the date of the EDWARDS' marriage appearing on the last line. (One day after Spencer's death!) Other discrepancies include "Widow made application Claiborne Co. Tenn. 3-23-1878" (1st paragraph) "Widow made application 1855,..." (last paragraph.)
Nov., 1997: Eva McCARTY sent a list of graves she had transcribed from "NORRIS RESERVOIR GRAVE REMOVALS," Vol. I. Among the graves in this book were those of "Katy" (RIDDLE) EDWARDS, Spencer's first wife, and Artimicia (O'DELL) EDWARDS, his second. There were two graves for "Spencer EDWARDS", apparently, one bears his name but no dates. That one is recorded as "From: Big Barren Cem. To: Edwards Cem. Auth.: Spencer EDWARDS, Goin, TN." The other, apparently next to Artimicia's grave, reads, "EDWARDS, Spencer, B. ? D. 1848, From: Big Barren To: Edwards Cem., Auth: Spencer EDWARDS - Goin, TN." Authorization for the removal of Artimicia's and Catherine EDWARDS's graves were also recorded as "Spencer EDWARDS - Goin, TN". Since the graves were moved in 1935, it is likely that either Spencer's son or his grandson, both named for him, were the authorizers of the removals. Source: Elizabeth (Ann) Gilchrist-Jun 1998-O'Dell.GED
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BIO: Nothing is known about "Katy" RIDDLE except that she is reported to have been the first wife of Spencer EDWARDS, who later married Artiemicia O'DELL (ca 1841.) There is a grave in the EDWARDS Cemetery on Edward's Road, just east of the Union County line and across from Big Barren Church, which reads "Catherine EDWARDS 16 OCTOBER 1840." This is thought to be the grave of "Katy" RIDDLE EDWARDS. Nov., 1997: Eva (WELLS) McCARTY sent excerpts from "NORRIS RESERVOIR GRAVE REMOVALS, Vol. I" which included "EDWARDS, Katherine, B. ? D. 1840, from Big Barren Cem. to Edwards Cem., Authorization: Spencer EDWARDS - Goin, TN.
REF: 1. "Old Speedwell Families", by Lawrence EDWARDS; Claiborne Co. Pub. Lib.; Tazewell, TN. 2. "Claiborne County Cemeteries", by Paul JOHNSON; Claiborne Co. Pub. Lib.; Tazewell, TN. (Edwards Cem. - On Edward's Rd. just east of Union Co. Line, across from Big Barren Church.) 3. "Index to Probate Court Records, Claiborne Co., TN 1844-1865"; Claiborne Co. Pub. Lib.; Tazewell, TN. Will of Spencer EDWARDS, dated 24 OCT 1848. 4. "NORRIS RESERVOIR GRAVE REMOVALS," Vol. I, by Edith WILSON HUTTON from TVA records. Excerpts provided to compiler by Eva (WELLS) McCARTY, 616 Miller Road, Clinton, TN. Born source: U.S. Census 1830, TN; Claiborne Co.; p 126; MF M19-180. "Female between ages of 30-40" HH of Spencer EDWARDS. Source: Elizabeth (Ann) Gilchrist-Jun 1998-O'Dell.GED
Adopted: Claiborne County, Tennessee
Adopted: Claiborne County, Tennessee
General Notes for Child Jeptha Edwards I
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BIO: Lawrence EDWARDS lists William as the first son of Jeptha EDWARDS, but the 1850 census for Claiborne County shows Jeptha and his wife, Sarah M. enumerated next door to Jeptha's stepmother, "Artiemacy" (O'DELL) EDWARDS. On that enumeration, both Jeptha and his wife are 26 years of age. They have children ranging in age from 7 years to 2 months; there is no William listed in their household. Per Lawrence EDWARDS, William should have been married himself by 1850, but this does not agree with other data found on this couple. Dec., 1996, compiler located the marriage of Jeptha to Sarah Matilda GOFORTH on a CD of marriages 1728-1850. Jan. 1997: Compiler examined the 1870 census enumeration for Claiborne Co., TN, which shows Jeptha again living next door to his stepmother, "Artamecia" (O'DELL) EDWARDS. Here Jeptha's age is given as 49, which would calculate to a year of birth of about 1821. Returning to the two census records previous to 1870, it is noted that while William does not appear in 1850, William and a female named "Margaret" are both enumerated in 1860, and both are listed as "7" years of age. Apparently these two children were twins, born about 1852. Margaret does not appear in her parents' household in 1870, indicating that either she died before that census, or she was in some other household on August 1, 1870. She would have been about 17 years old, so it is possible that she was married by that time. EDWARDS does not mention Margaret in this family in his first book. By 1870 Jeptha and Matilda have Nancy, 20, William, 17, Marshall, 14, Sampson, 12, and "Jetha" (probably "Jeptha"), 8, enumerated in their home. Lawrence EDWARDS did not include Marshall in this family in his first book on the Speedwell families, either. Compiler found Martin and John, sons of Jeptha and Matilda, as heads of their own households in Union County, TN in 1870. Sarah, the EDWARDS' oldest daughter, was enumerated with her husband, Marshall L. O'DELL three households preceding Jeptha and Matilda's. 15 June 1880 enumeration for this household shows Jeptha, 57 years of age, his wife, Sarah M., 56. The only members of their family still enumerated in the EDWARDS' household were Sampson, whose age is not clear ("29"? or "19"?), and 17-year-old Jeptha. In the column provided for "Misc. Information" there is a notation beside Sarah's name which reads, "Blind." "M.L. EDWARDS"(22), wife, "Sarah," and son, "Jonathon" are enumerated in the household immediately after Jeptha's. This is probably Jeptha's son, Marshall.
REF: 1. U.S. Census 1850 TN; Claiborne Co.; 7th Subd. E.Dist TN; p 594/297; #829/#829. MF #432-874. 2. "OLD SPEEDWELL FAMILIES," pp 64-66; Lawrence EDWARDS; Claiborne Co. Pub. Lib.; Tazewell, TN. (Photocopy of pages owned by compiler.) 3. "FAMILY TREE MAKER'S FAMILY ARCHIVES; Marriage Index: KY, NC, TN, VA, WV 1728-1850. (CD owned by compiler) 4. U.S. Census 1860 TN; Claiborne Co.; 12th Subd.; Tazewell P.O.; p 244; #1544/#1544. MF #653-1244. 5. U.S. Census 1870 TN; Claiborne Co.; 12th Civil Dist.; Tazewell P.O.; p 14; #104/#91. MF #593-1518. 6. U.S. Census 1880 TN; Claiborne Co.; 12th C.D.; ED #110; p 18; #148/#149. MF #T9-1248. Source: Elizabeth (Ann) Gilchrist-Jun 1998-O'Dell.GED
General Notes for Child James Edwards
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BIO: The "Old Speedwell" book gives James birthdate as 1834 and provides the names of two wives. It lists eight children, six by the first wife, two by the second. His death is recorded as 14 JUL 1912, but no dates are given for his marriages. The 1850 census shows a James EDWARDS in the home of Artemicia EDWARDS, widow of Spencer and probably James' step-mother. Calculation af his age in October 1850 would result in an approximate birthdate of 1832. James was enumerated as 26 years of age on 01 June 1860; this again calculates to an 1834 year of birth; and again in 1870, his "36" years would support the later year of birth. Then in 1880, his age is given as "47" as of 03 June, 1880. From the enumeration of the 1860 census which was dated 01 June, compiler has calculated that James married Lucinda HUNTER about 1855. By the time of that enumeration, the couple had two children, ages 3 and 1 years respectively. If, as Lawrence EDWARDS recorded, James married Cumae ELLISON, this marriage would have taken place sometime after June, 1880, because Lucinda is probably the wife listed with him on that census. The name is spelled "Lewenda" and her age is given as "49", but it certainly is not "Cumae", who was only 23 at that time, and was enumerated in the househole of her father, Henry ELLISON.
REF: 1. "OLD SPEEDWELL FAMILIES," pp 64-68; Lawrence EDWARDS; Claiborne Co. Pub. Lib.; Tazewell, TN. (Photocopy owned by compiler.) 2. U.S. Census 1850 TN; Claiborne Co.;7th Subd. E. Dist.; p 594/297; #830/#830. MF #432-874. 3. U.S. Census 1860 TN; Claiborne Co.; 2nd Subd.; Tazewell P.O.; p 32; #210/#210. MF #653-1244. 4. U.S. Census 1870 TN; Claiborne Co.; 2nd Civil Dist.; Speedwell P.O.; p 3; #17/#16. MF #593-1518. 5. U.S. Census 1880 TN; Claiborne Co.; 2nd Dist.; ED #103; p 3; #24/#24. MF #T9-1247. Source: Elizabeth (Ann) Gilchrist-Jun 1998-O'Dell.GED
General Notes for Child Sampson Edwards
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BIO: Sampson's age given on the 1850 census is 12. He was living with his step-mother, Artemicia O'DELL EDWARDS, and was apparently the last child born to Katy RIDDLE, Spencer's first wife. Lawrence EDWARDS gives the specific birth and death dates for Sampson, but no dates are given for his marriage to Malinda AUSMUS. Per the Lawrence EDWARDS book, their first child was born in September, 1863. Sampson is listed as one of the heirs in the probate record index for Spencer EDWARDS, but no details of his age, etc. are in that record. Compiler found Sampson and Malinda EDWARDS on the census enumeration for 1870; at that time, there were four children in the ir household. "Anna C. AUSMUS, 67, born in TN" was also enumerated in the household. It is suspected that this is Malinda's mother. Compiler found Sampson enumerated in the household of David and Malinda HOPPER on the 1860 census for Claiborne Co. The HOPPERs had probably been married a short time; there was one child, Mary O., who was reported as one year of age. Sampson's occupation was listed as "Laborer"; this may indicate that he was working for the HOPPERs. In 1880, Claiborne County census carries the enumeration of the household of Sampson and Malinda. Benjamin, the last child born before the 1870 census enumeration, is now 12 years old. Sampson and Malinda have five more children added to their household. Per Lawrence EDWARDS, there would be four more born after the 1880 census. (Sampson was the grandfather of Lawrence EDWARDS and his sister, Joy EDWARDS DAVIS, authors of the Speedwell Families books.) Mark ASHBELL, in the data he submitted to USgendex, reports Sampson's birth and death to have taken place in Union County, TN. He does not give the source of this data.
REF: 1. "OLD SPEEDWELL FAMILIES," pp 64-73, Lawrence EDWARDS, Claiborne Co. Pub. Lib.; Tazewell, TN. (Copy of pages owned by compiler.) 2. "INDEX TO PROBATE COURT RECORDS, CLAIBORNE COUNTY, TN, 1844-1865," Claiborne Co. Pub. Lib.; Tazewell, TN. ("EDWARDS, Spencer: Will dated 24 OCT 1848.") 3. U.S. Census 1850 TN; Claiborne Co.; 7th Subd. E. Dist.; p 594/297; #830/#830. MF #432-874. 4. U.S. Census 1870 TN; Claiborne Co.; 2nd Civil Dist.; Speedwell P.O.; p 9; #62/#60. MF #593-1518. 5. U.S. Census 1860 TN; Claiborne Co.; 12th Subd.; Tazewell P.O.; p 235; #1481/#1481. MF #653-1244. 6. U.S. Census 1880 TN; Claiborne Co.; 11th CD; ED #109; p 28; #247/#259. MF #T9-1248. 7. USgendex Web Site...Submitter: Mark ASHBELL..E-mail: asbellm@flash.net Source: Elizabeth (Ann) Gilchrist-Jun 1998-O'Dell.GED
Spencer Edwards and Artemicia O'dell
Husband Spencer Edwards 4
Born: Abt 1780 4
Christened: - Claiborne County, Tennessee 4
Died: 3 Nov 1848 - Claiborne County, Tennessee 4
Buried:
Father: William Edwards (Abt 1720-Abt 1808) 4
Mother:
Marriage: 28 Oct 1841 - Claiborne County, Tennessee 4
Other Spouse: Katherine (Katy) Riddle (Abt 1785-1840) 4 - Bef 1841 - Claiborne County, Tennessee 4
Noted events in his life were:
• Baptism 4, Claiborne County, Tennessee
• Adoption, 1870 - Claiborne County, Tennessee
• Adoption, 1870 - Claiborne County, Tennessee
Wife Artemicia O'dell
Born: Abt 1816 - Tennessee/Virginia (?) 4
Christened:
Died: 1 Feb 1901 - Claiborne County, Tennessee 4
Buried:
Father: Bartlett H. O'dell (Abt 1785-1858) 4
Mother: Elizabeth Quillen (Abt 1787-1873)
Children
1 F Anna Edwards
Born: Abt 1843 - Claiborne County, Tennessee 4
Christened:
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2 F Martha Edwards
Born: Abt 1845 - Claiborne County, Tennessee 4
Christened:
Died:
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Spouse: Ben Hopper ( - )
Marr: After Aug 1870 4
3 M McKendry Edwards
Born: Abt 1847 - Claiborne County, Tennessee 4
Christened:
Died:
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Spouse: Katherine Simmons ( - )
Spouse: Hester A. Ausmus (Abt 1848- )
Marr: Abt 1865 - Claiborne County, Tennessee 4
4 M Spencer Edwards II
Born: Abt Nov 1848 - Claiborne County, Tennessee 4
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General Notes (Husband)
Private, Capt. J.B. BACON's Company, TENNESSEE Militia, Enlisted 11-13-1814;
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REF: 1. Wm. J. Heinle; 219 E. Date Ave., Casa Grande, AZ 85222. (Desc. of Mary Pauline O'DELL LAY) 2. "Old Speedwell Families", p. 64-73, by Lawrence Edwards, Claiborne Co, Pub. Lib., Tazewell, TN 3. Tombstone Inscription; "Cemeteries of Claiborne County, TN" Revised. "Edwards Cemetery"; just E. of Union Co. line, across from Big Barren Church (cemetery visited by compiler Aug 1995) 4. "Claiborne Co. Marriages 1838-1891"; Section I, 1838-1868; p 30. Claiborne Co. Pub. Lib.; Tazewell, TN. 5. "Index to Probate Court Records, Claiborne Co., TN, 1844-1865; Claiborne Co. Pub Lib., Tazewell, TN (Edwards, Spencer: Will dated 24 OCT 1848) 6. "Old Speedwell Families, Revised and Updated", p. 235; Lawrence EDWARDS; and Joy EDWARDS DAVIS; Claiborne County Pub. Library; Tazewell, TN. 7. U.S. Census 1850 TN; Claiborne Co.; 7th Subd. E. Dist. TN; p 594/297; HH #830/Fam #830. LDS Film #F 0024565; Arden, NC Branch LDS Library. 8. U.S. Census 1830 TN; Claiborne Co.; p 126; MF #M19-180. 9. Photocopied half-page excerpt from "CLAIBORNE COUNTY, TENNESSEE PENSIONERS," provided to compiler by Ben L. ODELL, 1808 N. Roan, Johnson City, TN. (Source of this photocopy to Ben is unknown.) 10. "Claiborne County Pensioners" by BURNS via Roy Bowman, San Antonio, TX.
BIO: Aug. 1995: Compiler found reference to Spencer's Edwards' will in Probate Records Index. Per that entry, Spencer's will was dated 24 OCT 1848. This would have been about 7 years after his marriage to "Artie" O'DELL. The data given in this index follows: First Wife: Katy Riddle Second Wife: Artamasa O'DELL Children:
Rachel Hiram Sally Joseph James Spencer Sampson Lety m.___Mays Martin Elizabeth m.___Keck Japatha(Jeptha) Martha m.___McKindry George John Keck and Levi Goins, Executors
Considerable data on Spencer EDWARDS, his two wives and children who eventually tied back into the O'DELL family, was taken from Lawrence EDWARDS' book, "Old Speedwell Families" and the later revisions of same. This source gives Spencer's birth and death dates as "1780-1860." August 1996: Compiler researched the 1850 census film for Claiborne Co., TN. Per that film, Spencer was not in his household in October, 1850. There was a one-year-old child bearing Spencer's name; "Artiemacy" was listed as head of the home, and there were six children listed in addition to young Spencer. Ages of those children ranged from 4 years to 18 years. One household before Artiemacy was the home of Jeptha and Sarah M. EDWARDS. Twenty-six-year-old Jeptha was one of Spencer's sons. The tombstone in the EDWARDS Cemetery which bears Spencer's name has no dates. Compiler believed that he died between 1848-1850, rather than 1860 as recorded by Lawrence EDWARDS, but had not found documentation to prove this, until Sept., 1997, when compiler was given copies of selected documents and research notes belonging to Ben L. ODELL, Johnson City, TN. A photocopy of information taken from "CLAIBORNE COUNTY, TENNESSEE PENSIONERS" states that Spencer EDWARDS died "11-3-1848." The details of this source were not provided, but probably was a book from the Claiborne County Library. (Compiler has included the text of this photocopy in its entirety below.) A date for Spencer's marriage to Katie RIDDLE has not been found. Compiler has estimated their marriage to be about 1815, but this may be much too early. Their oldest child seems to have been born about 1818, but sources do not agree on the order of birth of the EDWARDS children. Spencer's will also lists children who do not appear in any other source. It may be possible that some named in the will were grandchildren. Compiler found a Spencer EDWARDS of the right age on the 1830 census for Claiborne County. On the same film there was a Hiram EDWARDS and a James EDWARDS in Claiborne County; all three EDWARDS men were in the 30-40 age range. These may well be brothers to Spencer. ****************************
The following is the text from a photocopied page of information concerning Spencer and his second wife, Artiemicia O'DELL. The photocopy was provided by Ben L. ODELL, a descendent of Marshall Love O'DELL, Artiemicia's brother.
CLAIBORNE COUNTY, TENNESSEE PENSIONERS. Spencer EDWARDS and widow Artimacy EDWARDS, War of 1812, service; Private, Capt. J.B. BACON's Company, TENNESSEE Militia, Enlisted 11-13-1814; Discharged 5-13-1815, Bounty Land 43025-60-50 and 42181-80-55, widow original 13824, 14229. Residence of widow 1851, 1855, Claiborne County, Tenn, 1878, Claiborne Co. Kecks Chapel, Tenn. Maiden name of widow, Artimacy O'DELL, Marriage 10-29 or 31, 1841; Claiborne County, Tenn, death of soldier 11-3-1848, Claiborne Co. Tenn, death of widow prior to February 28, 1901, Soldier died 11-3-1848. Widow made application Claiborne Co. Tenn. 3-23-1878.
States----Spencer EDWARDS volunteered at Tazewell, Tenn, 4 Tenn. Infantry. Tenn. Militia for six months, that he was born in Claiborne County. That her maiden name before marriage was Artey Macey ODELL, that her husband had been married previously and his wife died a year or more before their marriage. And he died 3-11-1848, since his discharge they had resided Keck Chapel, Tenn and the Cumberland Gap and Maynardsville Road. Widow made application 1855, Claiborne County, Tenn. They were married by Wm. WILLIAMS a minister of the Gospel 11-4-1848.
COMPILER'S NOTE: The above information appears to have been a typed excerpt from a book. There are several typographical errors, such as the date of the EDWARDS' marriage appearing on the last line. (One day after Spencer's death!) Other discrepancies include "Widow made application Claiborne Co. Tenn. 3-23-1878" (1st paragraph) "Widow made application 1855,..." (last paragraph.)
Nov., 1997: Eva McCARTY sent a list of graves she had transcribed from "NORRIS RESERVOIR GRAVE REMOVALS," Vol. I. Among the graves in this book were those of "Katy" (RIDDLE) EDWARDS, Spencer's first wife, and Artimicia (O'DELL) EDWARDS, his second. There were two graves for "Spencer EDWARDS", apparently, one bears his name but no dates. That one is recorded as "From: Big Barren Cem. To: Edwards Cem. Auth.: Spencer EDWARDS, Goin, TN." The other, apparently next to Artimicia's grave, reads, "EDWARDS, Spencer, B. ? D. 1848, From: Big Barren To: Edwards Cem., Auth: Spencer EDWARDS - Goin, TN." Authorization for the removal of Artimicia's and Catherine EDWARDS's graves were also recorded as "Spencer EDWARDS - Goin, TN". Since the graves were moved in 1935, it is likely that either Spencer's son or his grandson, both named for him, were the authorizers of the removals. Source: Elizabeth (Ann) Gilchrist-Jun 1998-O'Dell.GED
General Notes (Wife)
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BIO: The name of this daughter of Bartlett O'DELL is uncertain. Some records show her as "A.M." ODELL, some as "Artie", others as "Artiemacey" or "Artemicia," still others as "Anta Masa." Her year of birth had been calculated from various census records, etc. with consideration for the recorded ages of her siblings. Because of conflicting data, the date of her birth has fluctuated between 1816 and 1817. Page 64 of the Lawrence EDWARDS, "OLD SPEEDWELL FAMILIES" reads "1817- Feb 28, 1901," and appear to have been taken from a tombstone. No reference was cited for these dates. "Artiemacy EDWARDS" was enumerated in 1850 as the head of her own household. Her age at that time was recorded as "33." Ten years later, "Artamacy" was recorded on the census for Claiborne County twice! Both entries appeared on page 240, but the first one is numbered #1519/#1519. The second entry is at household and family number 1542. In the first entry, Artamacy is reported to be 57 years of age; in the second entry, she is "43". The other five individuals shown in these households are the same as are the ages of each of them. The census for Claiborne Co., TN in 1870 shows "Artamecia's" age as 54 in August, 1870; the 1880 census for the same county has recorded her age as "64." Calculation from these two records would place her year of birth at about 1816. Using the 1850 and 1860 records to calculate, her year of birth would be about 1817 -- not a wide difference as compared to discrepancies in other family data from one census to another. The index to probate reference dates Spencer EDWARDS' will 24 OCT 1848. This entry lists the two wives of Spencer EDWARDS as well as the following children: Rachel Sally James Sampson Martin Japatha (Jeptha) George Hiram Joseph Spencer Lety (m.___Hays) Elizabeth (m.___Keck) Martha (m.___McKindry) "John Keck and Levi Goins, executors" The actual date of death is not included in this index.
March 1996; Compiler received a copy of "Reflections", the quarterly newsletter of the Claiborne Co. Hist. Soc. It contained an article on the ODELL family by Marjorie WALSH, a descendent of Marshall L. ODELL. Per her data for Bartlett and Elizabeth ODELL, "Artimacey ODELL" was born Feb. 1816. The source of this data was not cited. Spencer died before the 1850 census and his widow was left with three of his children by his first wife in addition to the four born to Artemicia. There are unanswered questions about the data appearing in various sources concerning this family. A child named Spencer EDWARDS appears as one year of age in 1850; in 1860 this youngster is 11 years of age. There is also an "Elizabeth" whose age is given as "9" on the 1860 record. Seemingly her last name is EDWARDS, but Spencer, Sr. could not have fathered this child. Of course, in those two records, no "relationship to head of the household" is recorded, so one or both of these children may have only been visiting in the EDWARDS household. Jan. 1997: Compiler examined the 1870 census for Claiborne Co., TN. This record shows "Artamecia" as head of the household. The only others enumerated in her household are 25-year-old Martha EDWARDS, and a newly married couple, Daniel D. HOPPER and his bride, Elizabeth. Daniel's occupation is listed as "Teaching School." The young wife's age is given as "15" and they both report they were married in "Jan." of the census year. Per the will index cited above, Elizabeth EDWARDS, the daughter of Spencer is reported to have married a Mr. KECK. Compiler has not found the maiden name of Elizabeth HOPPER, enumerated in this home in 1870 (as of Jan. 1997.) It is puzzling, however, that the "Elizabeth" enumerated in the home in 1860 was 9 years of age; the Elizabeth listed here as the newly- wed wife of Daniel D. HOPPER is only 15 years old. It is likely that neither of these "Elizabeths" is the daughter of Spencer EDWARDS. Compiler found "Henry KECK and his wife, Elizabeth (EDWARDS) residing in Laurel County, KY in 1850. Notes included in the annotated census compilation for that county indicate that they were married in Claiborne County, TN in 1839. This would mean that Elizabeth, if this is Spencer's daughter, would probably have been the first of Spencer's children by Katy (RIDDLE) EDWARDS. Elizabeth (EDWARDS) KECK would have been born about 1819. The identity of the "Elizabeth EDWARDS", age 9, or the "Elizabeth HOPPER," age 15, on the two census records remains a mystery. Sept. 1997, compiler visited Ben L. ODELL in Johnson City, TN. Ben, a descendant of Artiemicia's brother, Marshall Love O'DELL, has provided compiler with what appears to be a type-written transcript of information from a book entitled, "CLAIBORNE COUNTY, TENNESSEE PENSIONERS." There are several typographical errors in the excerpt, and at least two dates have been miscopied, as will be evident to the reader.
CLAIBORNE COUNTY, TENNESSEE PENSIONERS. Spencer EDWARDS and widow Artimacy EDWARDS, War of 1812, service; Private, Capt. J.B. BACON's Company, Tennessee Militia, Enlisted 11-13-1814; Discharged 5-13-1815, Bounty Land 43025-60-50 and 42181-80-55, widow original 13824, 14229. Residence of widow 1851, 1855, Claiborne County, Tenn, 1878, Claiborne Co. Kecks Chapel, Tenn. Maiden name of widow, Artimacy O'DELL, Marriage 10-29 or 31, 1841; Claiborne County, Tenn, death of soldier 11-3-1848, Claiborne Co. Tenn, death of widow prior to February 28, 1901. Soldier died 11-3-1848; Widow made application, Claiborne Co. Tenn. 3-23-1878.
States---Spencer EDWARDS volunteered at Tazewell, Tenn, 4 Tenn. Infantry. Tenn. Militia for six months, that he was born in Claiborne County. That her maiden name before marriage was Artey Macey Odell, that her husband had been married previously and his wife died a year or more before their marriage. And he died 3-11-1848, since his discharge they had resided Keck Chapel, Tenn and the Cumberland Gap and Maynardsville Road. Widow made application 1855, Claiborne County, Tenn. They were married by Wm. WILLIAMS a minister the Gospel 11-4-1848.
Compiler's Note: The date of the marriage, as stated in the last line above, would be one day after Spencer's death. Nov. 1997: Eva (WELLS) McCARTY, a descendent of Artemicia's sister, Mary Pauline (O'DELL) LAY, sent compiler a list of grave removals from a book by Edith WILSON HUTTON. The data found there was copied from TVA records. Among the graves listed were Catherine EDWARDS, probably "Katy" (RIDDLE) EDWARDS, Spencer's first wife, two graves for "Spencer EDWARDS" (one with no dates, the other with only a date of death "1848") and "Mrs. Spencer EDWARDS 1816-1901." All of these graves had been moved from Big Barren Cemetery to Edwards Cemetery in Claiborne County about 1935. Interestingly enough, all four of these removals were authorized by "Spencer EDWARDS, Goin, TN." (Probably the son or grandson of Spencer EDWARDS.) A fifth grave, that of William EDWARDS, the father of Spencer, was also authorized by Spencer EDWARDS of Goin, TN. Discovery of the cemetery removal records does document Artemicia's year of birth as "1816."
REF: 1. "OLD SPEEDWELL FAMILIES; Revised;" pp 64-73; Lawrence EDWARDS and Joy EDWARDS DAVIS; Claiborne County Pub. Lib.; Tazewell, TN. 2. "INDEX TO PROBATE COURT RECORDS, CLAIBORNE CO., TN 1844-1865"; Claiborne Co. Pub. Lib.; Tazewell, TN. 3. "CLAIBORNE COUNTY MARRIAGES 1838-1891"; Section I: 1838-1868; p 30: EDWARDS, Spencer "?" to Antamasa ODELL. Claib. Co. Pub. Lib.; Tazewell, TN 4. William J. HEINLE; 219 E. Date Ave.; Casa Grande, AZ 85222; desc. of Mary Pauline (ODELL) LAY, sister to Artemicia O'DELL. 5. U.S. Census 1850 TN; Claiborne County; 7th Subd. E. Dist. TN; p 594/297; Dw. #830/#830; MF #432-874 (LDS Fam. Hist. Lib.; Arden, NC.) 6. "O'DELL, ODLE, ODEL, ODIL UPDATE," an article by Marjorie WALSH; "REFLECTIONS," Vol. 13; No. 3 (Summer Issue, 1995); the quarterly newsletter of the Claiborne Co. TN Historical Soc.; pp 12-19. 7. U.S. Census 1860 TN; Claiborne Co.; 12th Sub.; Tazewell P.O.; p 240; #1519/#1519 and #1542/#1542. MF #653-1244. 8. U.S. Census 1870 TN; Claiborne Co.; 12th Civil Dist.; Tazewell P.O.; p 14; #103/#90. MF #593-1518. 9. U.S. Census 1880 TN; Claiborne Co.; 12th CD; ED #110; p 18; #147/#148. MF #T9-1248. (HH of McKindry EDWARDS) 10. Typed excerpt from "CLAIBORNE COUNTY, TENNESSEE PENSIONERS," photocopy of which was provided to compiler by Ben L. ODELL, 1808 N. Roan Rd., Johnson City, TN. Source of the original book is unknown, as is the identity of the person who typed this excerpt. 11. "NORRIS RESERVOIR GRAVE REMOVALS," Vol. I, by Edith WILSON HUTTON, records from TVA. Transcribed for compiler by Eva (WELLS) McCARTY, 616 Miller Rd., Clinton, TN. Source: Elizabeth (Ann) Gilchrist-Jun 1998-O'Dell.GED
General Notes for Child Anna Edwards
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BIO: The accurate full name of this child of Spencer EDWARDS is not known. On the 1850 census, there is a seven-year-old female named "Anna" counted in the home of Artemicia EDWARDS, widow of Spencer. The name "Anna" does not appear in the "Old Speedwell" books nor does it show on the list of heirs in the Probate index. On the latter, however, there is a "Rachel" who does not show on the other sources. There are two female children born to Spencer and Artie EDWARDS, who are listed as "name unknown" in the EDWARDS books. Anna is thought to have been one of those "unknown" females; Rachel may have been the other. On page 235 of the revised version of the "Old Speedwell" book, one of the descendents of a child of Spencer's is referred to as "Rachel Annie". It is possible that this child is named for a daughter of Spencer's who might have been named "Rachel Anna", but this is speculation and not supported by any real evidence. Also, per the "Old Speedwell..." account, Leta EDWARDS named a daughter "Anna" and her sister, Sally, named one "Rachel." Again, no theory can be proven. Anna appears again on the 1860 census record in "Artamacy" EDWARDS' household; her age is cited as 16. She was not enumerated with her mother in 1870. There is no clue as to where she might have been enumerated after the 1870 enumeration. "Artamecia" EDWARDS does have a young couple enumerated in her household that year whose relationship to Artamecia is not known - "Daniel D. HOPPER," a 21-year-old school teacher and 15-year-old Elizabeth HOPPER are in the household on enumeration day. The young couple are reported to have married within the census year. This may be the 9-year- old "Elizabeth EDWARDS" who is enumerated in the EDWARDS home in 1860; if so there has been some error in recording the age on the two records. Since Spencer is thought to have died in 1848, this Elizabeth could not be his daughter. Furthermore, there is a daughter of Spencer's, Elizabeth, listed in the probate index who is reported to have married a KECK. She would have been much older than this Elizabeth, and is thought to have relocated to Laurel County, KY with her husband prior to the 1850 census there. This young bride of Daniel D. HOPPER does not appear to be "Anna" either, since she would be considerably younger than Anna as reported in 1860.
REF: 1. "OLD SPEEDWELL FAMILIES, Revised and Updated," by Lawrence EDWARDS and Joy EDWARDS DAVIS; Claiborne Co. Pub. Lib.; Tazewell, TN. 2. U.S. Census 1850 TN; Claiborne Co.; 7th ED; p 594/297; #803/#803. MF #432-874; LDS Library, Arden, NC. 3. U.S. Census 1860 TN; Claiborne Co.; 12th Subd.; Tazewell P.O.; p 240; #1519/#1519 and #1542/#1542. (This household is listed twice on the 1860 enumeration) 4. U.S. Census 1870 TN; Claiborne Co.; 12th Civil Dist.; Tazewell P.O.; p 14; #103/#90. MF #593-1518. Source: Elizabeth (Ann) Gilchrist-Jun 1998-O'Dell.GED
General Notes for Child Martha Edwards
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BIO: The birth year of this daughter of Spencer EDWARDS' has been calculated from the age given on census records as listed in the references below. Martha EDWARDS, age 5, appears in the home of Artemicia EDWARDS, widow of Spencer, on the 1850 census. The "Old Speedwell" books refer to two "unknown female" children of Spencer EDWARDS. On the 1860 census, Martha, age 15, is listed next to "Anna" who is one year older. This may be the other "name unknown" daughter listed for Spencer EDWARDS in the EDWARDS' books. On the 1870 Census for Claiborne County, Martha is listed as 25 years old in the home of "Artamecia" EDWARDS. She is one of three young adults in the household. The other two are Daniel HOPPER, a school teacher, and Elizabeth HOPPER, Daniel's 15 year-old-wife. Per the notation on the census enumeration, the HOPPERs married in January, 1870. According to Lawrence EDWARDS and his sister, a daughter of Spencer EDWARDS, "name unknown", married Ben HOPPER and "moved to Kansas. No data on this marriage is provided in EDWARDS' book, and compiler has not succeeded in locating an appropriate marriage record for this couple. Several HOPPER households were extracted from the 1880 census records of Claiborne, Campbell and Union Counties in TN, but none contained a household for "Ben and Martha HOPPER."
REF: 1. "OLD SPEEDWELL FAMILIES; Revised and Updated"; Lawrence EDWARDS and Joy EDWARDS DAVIS; Claiborne Co. Pub. Lib.; Tazewell, TN. 2. U.S. Census 1850 TN; Claiborne Co.; 7th Subd.; p 594/297; #803/#803. MF #432-874; LDS Library, Arden, NC. 3. U.S. Census 1860 TN; Claiborne Co. 12 Subd.; p 240; #1519/#1519 and #1542/#1542. MF #653-1244. (This household is recorded twice.) 4. U.S. Census 1870 TN; Claiborne Co.; 12th Civil Dist.; p 14; #103/#90. MF #593-1518. Source: Elizabeth (Ann) Gilchrist-Jun 1998-O'Dell.GED
General Notes for Child McKendry Edwards
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Source: Elizabeth (Ann) Gilchrist-Jun 1998-O'Dell.GED BIO: The 1850 census gives this child's name as "McKendra EDWARDS" age 4, male, born in Tennessee. The index to Claiborne County Probate Records does not list a son by this name, but does refer to a daughter as "Martha m. __?__McKindry" "Old Speedwell Families" lists McKendry as the first child born to Spencer and Artemicia O'DELL EDWARDS. Per this reference McKendry married twice.. first to Hester AUSMUS and next to Katherine SIMMONS. Compiler has found neither marriage record as of AUG 1996. "McKindry EDWARDS" is enumerated in his mother's household as "13" years of age in 1860. On the 1870 census, "McKenzie" EDWARDS, 22, is head of the household next door to his brother, Jeptha, and two doors from his mother. "McKenzie" is listed as a farmer, born in TN; Hester A., his wife, is 21. The couple has 3 children, all under the age of 4. Lawrence EDWARDS records five children for "McKendry": Frank md Cornelia SHELBY Spencer md#1: Martha O'DELL md#2: Rosie SIMMONS Calloway (b. July 8, 1884) md Loda HALEY Melissa md Conrad KECK Mary md Press BEASON Children listed on the 1870 census for "McKenzie" and Hester A. EDWARDS are - John, 3; William F., 2 (maybe "Frank"?); and Mary E., 1. Estimating McKendry's birth year is difficult since his age in 1850 was "4", in 1860 "13" and 1870 "22." Compiler has selected the middle of these three records to calculate an approximate year of birth. The 1880 census shows "McKindrey" as 33 years of age, Hester Ann as 32. Still living in the household are John A., William F., Mary E., Jacob S., Benjamin, David M, and Spencer. "Artiemacey EDWARDS, 64," (Artemicia O'DELL EDWARDS) McKendry's mother, is enumerated in his household, too. She is classified as "widowed."
REF: 1. "OLD SPEEDWELL FAMILIES," pp 64-73; by Lawrence EDWARDS; Claiborne Co. Pub. Lib.; Tazewell, TN. (Copy of pages owned by compiler.) 2. U.S. Census 1850 TN; Claiborne Co.; 7th Subd.; p 594/297; #830/#830. MF #432-874 (LDS Lib., Arden, NC) 3. U.S. Census 1860 TN; Claiborne Co.; 12th Subd.; Tazewell P.O.; p 240; #1519/#1519 and #1542/#1542. (This household is recorded twice on the 1860 census enumeration.) MF #653-1244. 4. U.S. Census 1870 TN; Claiborne Co.; 12th Civil Dist.; Tazewell P.O.; p 14; #105/#92. MF #593-1518. 5. U.S. Census 1880 TN; Claiborne Co.; 12th CD; ED #110; p 18; #147/#148. MF #T9-1248. Source: Elizabeth (Ann) Gilchrist-Jun 1998-O'Dell.GED
General Notes for Child Spencer Edwards II
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REF: 1. "OLD SPEEDWELL FAMILIES," pp 64 & 73; Lawrence EDWARDS; Claiborne Co. Public Library; Tazewell, TN. (Copy of pages owned by compiler.) 2. 1850 Census, TN, Claiborne Co., 7th ED, #830/#830, MF #432-874 LDS Library, Arden, NC 3. "Claiborne Co. Marriages, 1838-1891", Claiborne Co. Lib., Tazewell, TN 4. U.S. Census 1860 TN; Claiborne Co.; 12th Subd.; Tazewell P.O.; p 240; #1519/#1519 and #1542/#1542. (This family is recorded twice on the same page of the census.) MF #653-1244.
BIO: The "Old Speedwell" source lists one child as "a brother (name unknown) (who) married AUSMUS?; went to Texas; returned to Tennessee, in 1953 for a visit, at the age of 87." Since Spencer, II was not named in this account, compiler has assumed this is probably he. Compiler has added the "II" to differentiate him from his father and the son of McKindry EDWARDS of the same name. The 1850 census lists Spencer EDWARDS as a one-year-old male, born in TN. In 1860, he is listed in the household of "Artamacy EDWARDS" as 11 years of age. There is a female, "Elizabeth", who is two years younger than he. A marriage is listed for "Spencer EDWARDS to Mahalla COOK, 22 JUL 1866." This Spencer would have been about 17 if the census ages are accurate, but there is no evidence that this is the correct marriage for this Spencer EDWARDS. Source: Elizabeth (Ann) Gilchrist-Jun 1998-O'Dell.GED
Spencer Edwards III and Martha Ann O'dell
Husband Spencer Edwards III 4
Born: 22 Nov 1877 - Claiborne County, Tennessee 4
Christened:
Died: 28 Oct 1948
Buried:
Father: McKendry Edwards (Abt 1847- )
Mother: Hester A. Ausmus (Abt 1848- )
Marriage:
Other Spouse: Rosa Simmons
Noted events in his life were:
• Baptism 4, Claiborne County, Tennessee
• Adoption, 1880 - Claiborne County, Tennessee
Wife Martha Ann O'dell
Born: 19 Feb 1875 - Claiborne County, Tennessee 4
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
Father: Marshall Love O'dell (1832-1909) 4
Mother: Sarah M. Edwards (1842-1927) 4
General Notes (Husband)
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Source: Elizabeth (Ann) Gilchrist-Jun 1998-O'Dell.GED
BIO: Spencer is the second child listed in Lawrence EDWARDS' book in the family of McKendry EDWARDS. There are no dates of birth, death or marriage listed for Spencer, but it is reported that he was married first to Martha O'DELL and second to Rosie SIMMONS. Per the 1880 census, Spencer is the youngest of McKindry and Hester Ann's children; he is 3 years of age on enumeration day, June 15, 1880. 20 APR 1997: Compiler received a message from Denny and Marla BRUBAKER of San Antonio, TX containing data on Spencer, the son of McKendry EDWARDS, and Spencer's second wife, "Rosa SIMMONS." Data included was birth and death dates for both Spencer and Rosa, as well as their place of burial.
REF; 1. U.S. Census 1880 TN; Claiborne Co.; 12th CD; ED #110; p 18; #147/#148. MF #T9-1248. 2. Denny and Marla BRUBAKER, compilers of a computer data base for all residents of Claiborne Co., TN in the 1800s. E-mail address: Denny Brub@aol.com. (The BRUBAKERs reside in San Antonio, TX.) Source: Elizabeth (Ann) Gilchrist-Jun 1998-O'Dell.GED
General Notes (Wife)
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BIO: Marshall Love O'DELL, in completing an update form for the Pension Bureau, named each of his living children and their dates of birth. Martha Ann's was among those listed. Lawrence EDWARDS, in the first book about the Speedwell Families, reported that Martha Ann O'DELL was the first wife of Spencer EDWARDS, the son of McKendry EDWARDS. There was no data for Martha Ann or for her husband provided in that book. Marjories WALSH, in her article about the Bartlett O'DELL families, included Martha Ann as one of the children of Marshall, Ms. WALSH's direct ancestor. Although her father cited a specific birthdate for Martha Ann, her age as shown on the 1880 census was "7". This would calculate to a year of birth of 1873 +/- a year.
REF; 1. "OLD SPEEDWELL FAMILIES," p 73; Lawrence EDWARDS; Claiborne Co. Pub. Lib.; Tazewell, TN. (Copy of page owned by compiler.) 2. "ODLE, ODIL, ODELL, ..." an article updating the Bartlett O'DELL family history, by Marjorie WALSH WISDOM, desc. of Marshall L. O'DELL; "REFLECTIONS", Quarterly Newsletter of the Claiborne Co. Hist. Soc.; Vol. 13, No. 3, p 12-19. (Copy owned by compiler.) 3. Civil War Pension File: #WC 697-117: Marshall L./ Sarah M. O'DELL; National Archives, Washington, DC. (Copy of file owned by compiler.) 4. U.S. Census 1880 TN; Claiborne Co.; 12th CD/ ED #110; p 18; #154/#155. MF #T9-1248. Source: Elizabeth (Ann) Gilchrist-Jun 1998-O'Dell.GED
Spencer Edwards III and Rosa Simmons
Husband Spencer Edwards III 4
Born: 22 Nov 1877 - Claiborne County, Tennessee 4
Christened:
Died: 28 Oct 1948
Buried:
Father: McKendry Edwards (Abt 1847- )
Mother: Hester A. Ausmus (Abt 1848- )
Marriage:
Other Spouse: Martha Ann O'dell (1875- )
Noted events in his life were:
• Baptism 4, Claiborne County, Tennessee
• Adoption, 1880 - Claiborne County, Tennessee
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m1. Martha Ann O'Dell m2. Rosa Simmons
Source: Elizabeth (Ann) Gilchrist-Jun 1998-O'Dell.GED
BIO: Spencer is the second child listed in Lawrence EDWARDS' book in the family of McKendry EDWARDS. There are no dates of birth, death or marriage listed for Spencer, but it is reported that he was married first to Martha O'DELL and second to Rosie SIMMONS. Per the 1880 census, Spencer is the youngest of McKindry and Hester Ann's children; he is 3 years of age on enumeration day, June 15, 1880. 20 APR 1997: Compiler received a message from Denny and Marla BRUBAKER of San Antonio, TX containing data on Spencer, the son of McKendry EDWARDS, and Spencer's second wife, "Rosa SIMMONS." Data included was birth and death dates for both Spencer and Rosa, as well as their place of burial.
REF; 1. U.S. Census 1880 TN; Claiborne Co.; 12th CD; ED #110; p 18; #147/#148. MF #T9-1248. 2. Denny and Marla BRUBAKER, compilers of a computer data base for all residents of Claiborne Co., TN in the 1800s. E-mail address: Denny Brub@aol.com. (The BRUBAKERs reside in San Antonio, TX.) Source: Elizabeth (Ann) Gilchrist-Jun 1998-O'Dell.GED
Spencer Lewis Edwards
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Stacey Denise Edwards
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Stephen Crawford Edwards
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Stephen Leroy Edwards and Selma Mae Smith
Husband Stephen Leroy Edwards 3
Born: 1911
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Born: 26 Sep 1909 - Lebanon, Anderson Co., SC
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Father: John Franklin Smith (1875-1967) 3
Mother: Lillian Azelle Kay (1879-1952) 3
Other Spouse: Asbell Dupree Hendricks (1911-1932) 3 - 1 Jan 1932 - Anderson Co., SC
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Steven D. Edwards and California Lamb
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Marriage: 1893 - Craighead Co., AR
Wife California Lamb 3
Born: 25 Dec 1875 - Beech Grove, Greene Co., AR
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Mother: Clarinda Elizabeth Dacus (1850-1886) 3
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1 M Ray M. Edwards 3
Born: Aug 1893 - Greene Co., AR
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2 M William Lemuel Edwards 3
Born: 15 Jan 1896 - Greene Co., AR
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3 F Cella Edwards 3
Born: 1899 - Greene Co., AR
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Steven Ralph Edwards and Cynthia Marie Habjan
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David E. Ellison and Susan (D.O. Sampson 1837) Edwards
Husband David E. Ellison 4
Born: 10 Oct 1868 - Claiborne County, Tennessee 4
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Mother: Elizabeth Mahala O'dell (1830-1910) 4
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• Adoption, 1880 - Missouri
Wife Susan (D.O. Sampson 1837) Edwards
Born: 24 Apr 1867 - Claiborne County, Tennessee 4
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Mother: Malinda Ausmus (1846-1924)
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1 M Verlin Ellison
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2 M Berry (S.O. David) Ellison
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3 F Nettie Ellison
Born: 18 Jan 1894 - Claiborne County, Tennessee 4
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4 F Minnie Ellison
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5 F Mossie Ellison
Born: 9 Feb 1897 - Claiborne County, Tennessee 4
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6 F Linda Ann Ellison
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7 F Grace (D.O. David) Ellison
Born: 11 Nov 1900 - Claiborne County, Tennessee 4
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8 F Florence Ellison
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9 F Lily K. Ellison (details suppressed for this person)
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10 F Eliza Elnora Ellison (details suppressed for this person)
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BIO: Per the WILSON reference cited below, David resided in MISSOURI. Per the 1870 census, David was one year old. He was 14 on the 1880 census record.
REF: 1. "OLD SPEEDWELL FAMILIES," p 69; Lawrence EDWARDS; Claiborne Co. Pub. Lib.; Tazewell, TN 2. "OLD SPEEDWELL FAMILIES, Revised and Updated," pp 279-300; Lawrence EDWARDS and Joy EDWARDS DAVIS; Claiborne Co. Pub. Lib.; Tazewell, TN 3. "FAMILIES OF NORRIS RESERVOIR AREA," p 77-78, "Ellison Family," photocopy provided by Ben L. O'DELL; 1808 N. Roan St.; Johnson City, TN 37601. (Source cited by Eva McCARTY, see Ref. #4 below.) 4. Transcription of 1870 census for Union Co., TN; Dist. 12 Lost Creek; H.H. #14: Henry ELLISON; transcription provided by Eva McCARTY; 616 Miller Rd. Clinton, TN 37716. 5. U.S. Census 1870 TN; Union Co.; 12th Dist.; Lost Creek P.O.; p 3; #14/#14. MF #593-1567. 6. U.S. Census 1880 TN; Union Co.; 13th CD; ED #117; p 23; #194/#195. MF #T9-1283. Source: Elizabeth (Ann) Gilchrist-Jun 1998-O'Dell.GED
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Individual note: 1. "OLD SPEEDWELL FAMILIES, Revised; by Lawrence EDWARDS and Joy EDWARDS DAVIS; Claiborne Co. Pub. Lib.; Tazewell, TN Source: Elizabeth (Ann) Gilchrist-Jun 1998-O'Dell.GED
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Individual note: 1. "OLD SPEEDWELL FAMILIES, Revised," by Lawrence EDWARDS and Joy EDWARDS DAVIS; Claiborne Co. Pub. Lib.; Tazewell, TN Source: Elizabeth (Ann) Gilchrist-Jun 1998-O'Dell.GED
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Individual note: 1. "OLD SPEEDWELL FAMILIES", by Lawrence EDWARDS; Claiborne Co. Pub. Lib.; Tazewell, TN Source: Elizabeth (Ann) Gilchrist-Jun 1998-O'Dell.GED
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REF: 1. "OLD SPEEDWELL FAMILIES," p 69; Lawrence EDWARDS; Claiborne Co. Pub. Lib.; Tazewell, TN. Source: Elizabeth (Ann) Gilchrist-Jun 1998-O'Dell.GED
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m. Eschol Rogers m. Bill Drennen
Source: Elizabeth (Ann) Gilchrist-Jun 1998-O'Dell.GED
REF: 1. "OLD SPEEDWELL FAMILIES," p 69; Lawrence EDWARDS; Claiborne Co. Pub. Lib.; Tazewell, TN. Source: Elizabeth (Ann) Gilchrist-Jun 1998-O'Dell.GED
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m. J. B. Henson m. J. B. Duff m. Frank Ervy
Individual note: 1. "OLD SPEEDWELL FAMILIES", p 69; Lawrence EDWARDS; Claiborne Co. Pub. Lib.; Tazewell, TN Source: Elizabeth (Ann) Gilchrist-Jun 1998-O'Dell.GED
Thomas Eugene McCollum and Susan Lee Edwards
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Giles Strangways and Susanna Edwards
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Sylvia Thayne Edwards
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T. B. Edwards and Lanejah E. J. Reynolds
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Born: 22 Mar 1862 - Pickens Co., SC
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Mother: Serepta Catherine Mayfield (1826-1886) 3
John Hyner and Tameson Edwards
Husband John Hyner 9
Born: 2 Mar 1766 9
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Mother: Elizabeth Flack ( - ) 9
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2 F Mary Hyner 9
Born: 24 May 1788 9
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3 F Mary Hyner 9
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Tanner Steven Edwards
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