Stourton, Kilmington and Mere Genealogies

Jane EDWARDS

F, #8344, b. 1650

Father

Mother

Lucy (EDWARDS) b. circa 1634, d. 1676

Jane EDWARDS|b. 1650|p225.htm#i8344|William EDWARDS|b. 1622|p231.htm#i6971|Lucy (EDWARDS)|b. c 1634\nd. 1676|p12.htm#i6972|Henry EDWARDS|b. 1595\nd. 1645|p224.htm#i8346|Susannah (EDWARDS)|b. c 1598|p12.htm#i8352|||||||

Birth*

Jane EDWARDS was born in 1650 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

She was baptized on 5 January 1650 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Jane EDWARDS

F, #10870, b. circa 1840

Birth*

Jane EDWARDS was born circa 1840; Age purely speculative.

Residence*

She lived at Frome.

(Witness) Marriage

She witnessed the Marriage of James ELLIS and Elizabeth REYNOLDS on 25 January 1865 at St Benedict's Catholic Chapel, Bonham, Stourton, Somerset, England.¹

Citations:

[S85] Baptisms, Marriages and Burials of St Benedict's Catholic Chapel, Stourton, 1866-1925, transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology and Anthropology, ANU.

Jane EDWARDS

F, #21325, b. circa 1677

Birth*

Jane EDWARDS was born circa 1677.

Marriage*

She married John EDWARDS on 23 February 1699 at St Peter & St Paul, Maperton, Somerset, England. Groom of Wincanton. Bride of Stourotn.¹

Residence*

Jane EDWARDS lived at Stourton.

Citations:

[S83] Transcript of the parish records in West Country of Somerset: http://www.westcountrygenealogy.com/ses/horsington/

Jane Mitchell EDWARDS

F, #7275, b. 1815

Mother

Elizabeth EDWARDS b. 1779

Jane Mitchell EDWARDS|b. 1815|p225.htm#i7275||||Elizabeth EDWARDS|b. 1779|p222.htm#i11582|||||||Edward EDWARDS|b. c 1749|p221.htm#i11583||||

Birth*

Jane Mitchell EDWARDS was born in 1815 at Horningsham, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

She was baptised on 7 March 1815 at Horningsham, Wiltshire, England.¹

Marriage*

She married Benjamin BISHOP, son of Benjamin BISHOP and Mary DORRINGTON, on 24 December 1840 at St Mary's, Kilmington, Somerset, England. 1840
Dec
24
Benjamin
Bishop
ofa
Bch
Carpenter
Kilmington
Benjamin
Bishop
Labourer

Jane
Edwards
ofa
Spr

Kilmington

Yes
Yes
William
Farley

Samuel
Howell

Banns.^2,3

Occupation*

Jane Mitchell EDWARDS was a Turnpike Toll Collector.

Census 1861*

She was aged 47 in the 1861 census and lived at Earldoms, Landford, Wiltshire, England.

Census 1871*

She was aged 56 in the 1871 census and lived at Whiteparish, Wiltshire, England.

Residence*

She lived at Horningsham, Kilmington and Landford.

Married Name

Her married name was BROWN.⁴

Married Name

Her married name was BISHOP.

Census 1841*

She was aged 35 in the 1841 census and lived at Street, Kilmington, Somerset, England.

Census 1851*

She was aged 36 in the 1851 census and lived at Norton Ferris, Kilmington, Somerset, England.

Family

Benjamin BISHOP b. circa 12 December 1810

Marriage*

Children

Emma Jane Mitchell BISHOP b. 1841
Ann Elizabeth BISHOP b. 1844
Mary Martha Mitchell BISHOP b. 1847, d. c 25 Sep 1847⁵
George Henry Mitchell BISHOP b. 1848
Mary Martha Mitchell BISHOP b. 1851⁵
Louisa BROWN b. 1854

Citations:

[S62] Transcript of the Baptisms of 13 parishes in Southwest Wiltshire, 1558-1837 published by Wiltshire Family History Society. See http://www.wiltshirefhs.co.uk/home.htm.
[S84] Marriages of Kilmington, 1837-1931, transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology and Anthropology, ANU.
[S14] FreeBMD at http://www.freebmd.org.uk/ "GRO Index Dec Qtr 1840 Mere Registration District vol. 8 p.677."
[S17] 1861 Census.
[S66] Baptisms of Kilmington, 1838-1901, transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology and Anthropology, ANU.

Jean EDWARDS¹

F, #21949, b. 1687

Father

William EDWARDS¹ b. 1658, d. before 1706

Mother

Alice (EDWARDS)¹ b. circa 1662, d. 1706

Jean EDWARDS|b. 1687|p225.htm#i21949|William EDWARDS|b. 1658\nd. b 1706|p231.htm#i6964|Alice (EDWARDS)|b. c 1662\nd. 1706|p11.htm#i6965|William EDWARDS|b. 1622|p231.htm#i6971|Lucy (EDWARDS)|b. c 1634\nd. 1676|p12.htm#i6972|||||||

Birth*

Jean EDWARDS was born in 1687 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Baptism

She was baptized on 11 August 1687 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Residence*

She lived at Mere and presumably Stourton.

Citations:

[S62] Transcript of the Baptisms of 13 parishes in Southwest Wiltshire, 1558-1837 published by Wiltshire Family History Society. See http://www.wiltshirefhs.co.uk/home.htm.

Jenny Timer EDWARDS

F, #6781, b. 1751

Father

James EDWARDS b. circa 1721

Mother

Hannah (EDWARDS) b. circa 1721

Jenny Timer EDWARDS|b. 1751|p225.htm#i6781|James EDWARDS|b. c 1721|p224.htm#i6779|Hannah (EDWARDS)|b. c 1721|p12.htm#i6780|||||||||||||

Birth*

Jenny Timer EDWARDS was born in 1751 at Maiden Bradley, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

She was baptized on 1 October 1751 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.¹

Citations:

[S1] Transcript of the Baptisms of Stourton, 1570-1800 by the Harleian Society.

Jerome EDWARDS

M, #6982, b. 1693, d. 1695

Father

Edward EDWARDS b. 1665

Mother

Grace (EDWARDS) b. circa 1670, d. 1723

Jerome EDWARDS|b. 1693\nd. 1695|p225.htm#i6982|Edward EDWARDS|b. 1665|p221.htm#i6975|Grace (EDWARDS)|b. c 1670\nd. 1723|p12.htm#i6981|Edward EDWARDS|b. 1629\nd. 1678|p221.htm#i6583|Mary (EDWARDS)|b. c 1633\nd. 1712|p12.htm#i6892|||||||

Birth*

Jerome EDWARDS was born in 1693 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

He was baptized on 22 October 1693 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Death*

He died in 1695 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Burial*

He was buried in May 1695 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Residence*

He lived at Stourton.

Joan EDWARDS

F, #2832, b. circa 1700

Birth*

Joan EDWARDS was born circa 1700; Age is purely speculative. EDWARDS might not even be her maiden name, but there are no suitable widows of that name. A Joan EDWARDS was born in 1735, but would seem to be too young to be marrying a widower in 1753.

Marriage*

She married Joseph STONE Snr on 18 September 1752 at St Peter's, Stourton, Wiltshire, England. NFI.¹

Residence*

Joan EDWARDS lived at Stourton.

Married Name

Her married name was STONE.

Citations:

[S12] Transcript of the Marriages of Stourton, 1570-1800 by the Harleian Society.

Joan EDWARDS

F, #5830, b. January 1735

Father

John EDWARDS b. 1693

Mother

Ann COLLINS b. circa 1699

Joan EDWARDS|b. Jan 1735|p225.htm#i5830|John EDWARDS|b. 1693|p225.htm#i5825|Ann COLLINS|b. c 1699|p146.htm#i5826|John EDWARDS|b. 1668|p225.htm#i6339|Jane (EDWARDS)|b. c 1667|p12.htm#i6340|||||||

Birth*

Joan EDWARDS was born in January 1735.

Joan EDWARDS

F, #8355, b. 1612

Father

John EDWARDS b. circa 1587, d. 1661

Joan EDWARDS|b. 1612|p225.htm#i8355|John EDWARDS|b. c 1587\nd. 1661|p225.htm#i8354||||||||||||||||

Birth*

Joan EDWARDS was born in 1612 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

She was baptized on 12 August 1612 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Joan EDWARDS¹

F, #21950, b. 1686, d. 1690

Father

William EDWARDS¹ b. 1658, d. before 1706

Mother

Alice (EDWARDS)¹ b. circa 1662, d. 1706

Joan EDWARDS|b. 1686\nd. 1690|p225.htm#i21950|William EDWARDS|b. 1658\nd. b 1706|p231.htm#i6964|Alice (EDWARDS)|b. c 1662\nd. 1706|p11.htm#i6965|William EDWARDS|b. 1622|p231.htm#i6971|Lucy (EDWARDS)|b. c 1634\nd. 1676|p12.htm#i6972|||||||

Birth*

Joan EDWARDS was born in 1686 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Baptism

She was baptized on 5 April 1686 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Death*

She died in 1690 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Burial*

She was buried on 14 July 1690 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England; Daughter of William.²

Residence*

She lived at Mere.

Citations:

[S62] Transcript of the Baptisms of 13 parishes in Southwest Wiltshire, 1558-1837 published by Wiltshire Family History Society. See http://www.wiltshirefhs.co.uk/home.htm.
[S63] Transcript of the Burials of Mere, 1588-1837 by Wiltshire Family History Society.

John EDWARDS

M, #909, b. 1767

Father

Samuel EDWARDS b. 1719, d. 1773

Mother

Ann EVIL b. 1725, d. 1802

Birth*

John EDWARDS was born in 1767 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

He was baptized on 3 May 1767 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Marriage*

He married Charlotte SCREEN, daughter of Charles DREDGE and Elizabeth SCREEN, on 15 June 1790 at Gillingham, Dorset, England. 1790 15-Jun John EDWARDS of Bourton & Charlotte SCREEN of Bourton.¹

Residence*

John EDWARDS lived at Stourton.

Occupation*

He was a Blacksmith.

Family

Charlotte SCREEN b. 19 February 1768, d. 1846

Children

Frederick EDWARDS b. 1790
Thomas EDWARDS b. 1793
John EDWARDS+ b. 1795, d. 1872
Ann EDWARDS b. 1797, d. 1798
William EDWARDS b. 1798, d. Jan 1799
Ann EDWARDS b. 1800
William EDWARDS+ b. 1802, d. 1873
Elizabeth EDWARDS b. 1805, d. 1825
Henry EDWARDS b. 1808

Citations:

[S44] Website Dorset Online Parish Clerk (http://www.opcdorset.com/) "Gillingham Marriages 1735 - 1837
Transcribed by Jan Genge Kennedy."

John EDWARDS

M, #914, b. 1795, d. 1872

Father

John EDWARDS b. 1767

Mother

Charlotte SCREEN b. 19 February 1768, d. 1846

Birth*

John EDWARDS was born in 1795 at Gasper, Stourton, Somerset, England.

Baptism

He was baptized on 7 February 1795 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England; Privately baptised.

Marriage*

He married Elizabeth EDWARDS, daughter of George JONES and Sarah EDWARDS, on 5 November 1816 at St Peter's, Stourton, Wiltshire, England. 5th cousins botp. Wit: Robert SMART.¹

Death*

John EDWARDS died in 1872 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Burial*

He was buried on 18 September 1872 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Census 1851*

He was aged 59 in the 1851 census and lived at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Census 1861*

He was aged 66 in the 1861 census and lived at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Census 1871*

He was aged 74 in the 1871 census and lived at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Census 1841*

He was aged 40 in the 1841 census and lived at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Occupation*

He was a Agricultural Labourer; Labourer in Woods; Parish Relief.

Residence*

He lived at Stourton.

Census 1821*

He was aged 25 in the 1821 census and lived at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Family

Elizabeth EDWARDS b. 18 April 1789, d. 1871

Marriage*

He married Elizabeth EDWARDS, daughter of George JONES and Sarah EDWARDS, on 5 November 1816 at St Peter's, Stourton, Wiltshire, England. 5th cousins botp. Wit: Robert SMART.¹

Children

George EDWARDS b. 1817, d. 1817
Sarah EDWARDS b. 1818, d. 1819
William EDWARDS b. 1820
Charlotte EDWARDS b. 1823, d. 1892
Edward EDWARDS+ b. 1827, d. 1901
Elizabeth EDWARDS b. 1831, d. 1835

Citations:

[S30] Marriages of Stourton, 1801-1935, transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology and Anthropology, ANU.

John EDWARDS

M, #1513, b. 18 February 1838

Father

William EDWARDS b. 1790, d. 1846

Mother

Eleanor DOMAN b. 1798, d. 1842

Birth*

John EDWARDS was born on 18 February 1838 at Kilmington, Somerset, England.¹

Baptism

He was baptised on 28 May 1838 at Independent Chapel, Boar Street, Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Census 1841*

He was aged 3 in the 1841 census and lived at Norton Ferris, Kilmington, Somerset, England.

Religion*

He was Independent.

Residence*

He lived at Kilmington; Stourton.

Census 1851*

He was aged 13 in the 1851 census and lived at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Citations:

[S88] Births, Baptisms & Marriages of Mere Independent Chapel. 1796-1837 transcribed by WFHS. 1837-1896 transcribed by Cathy Day of the ANU.

John EDWARDS

M, #1567, b. 1730

Father

John EDWARDS b. 1693

Mother

Ann COLLINS b. circa 1699

John EDWARDS|b. 1730|p225.htm#i1567|John EDWARDS|b. 1693|p225.htm#i5825|Ann COLLINS|b. c 1699|p146.htm#i5826|John EDWARDS|b. 1668|p225.htm#i6339|Jane (EDWARDS)|b. c 1667|p12.htm#i6340|||||||

Birth*

John EDWARDS was born in 1730 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

He was baptized on 11 March 1730 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Marriage*

He married Jane (EDWARDS).

Note*

Other information; The John EDWARDS who married Jane and was the father of Ann is NOT NECESSARILY the son of John EDWARDS, named in the 1734 and 1735 removal orders. There is another candidate for this John Edwards, born in 1735.

(Witness) Marriage

John EDWARDS witnessed the Marriage of John DORRINGTON and Martha HILL on 7 May 1781 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.¹

Family

Jane (EDWARDS) b. 1726, d. 1796

Child

Ann EDWARDS b. 1769, d. 1831

Citations:

[S12] Transcript of the Marriages of Stourton, 1570-1800 by the Harleian Society.

John EDWARDS

M, #1690, b. 1808

Father

Edward EDWARDS b. 1781, d. 1858

Mother

Ann SMART b. 1783, d. 1859

John EDWARDS|b. 1808|p225.htm#i1690|Edward EDWARDS|b. 1781\nd. 1858|p221.htm#i1153|Ann SMART|b. 1783\nd. 1859|p604.htm#i1236||||Martha EDWARDS|b. 1757\nd. 1833|p227.htm#i1691|William SMART|b. 1759\nd. 1826|p611.htm#i1035|Ann (SMART)|b. 1760\nd. 1829|p33.htm#i1076|

Birth*

John EDWARDS was born in 1808 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

He was baptized on 21 February 1808 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Census 1821*

He was aged 12 in the 1821 census and lived at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Residence*

He lived at Stourton.

Name Variation

He was also known as George. Appears this way in the 1821 census.

John EDWARDS

M, #2455, b. 1797, d. 1883

Father

Charles EDWARDS b. 1769, d. 1838

Mother

Ann HILL b. 1772, d. 1845

Birth*

John EDWARDS was born in 1797 at Kilmington, Somerset, England.

Baptism

He was baptized on 5 February 1797 at Kilmington, Somerset, England.

Marriage*

He married Elizabeth MATTHEWS, daughter of Thomas MATTHEWS and Ann MULLINS, on 6 January 1825 at St Mary's, Kilmington, Somerset, England. By banns. Wit: John MORGAN, William CASE.¹

Death*

John EDWARDS died in 1883 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Burial*

He was buried on 4 April 1883 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Census 1851*

He was aged 54 in the 1851 census and lived at Kilmington, Somerset, England.

Census 1861*

He was aged 64 in the 1861 census and lived at Norton Ferris, Kilmington, Somerset, England.

Census 1841*

He was aged 40 in the 1841 census and lived at Norton Ferris, Kilmington, Somerset, England.

Census 1881*

He was aged 84 in the 1881 census and lived at Coldcot Cottages, Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Occupation*

He was a Shepherd; Ag Labourer; Parish Relief.

Residence*

He lived at Stourton and Kilmington.

Census 1871*

He was aged 74 in the 1871 census and lived at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Family

Elizabeth MATTHEWS b. 1802, d. 1863

Marriage*

He married Elizabeth MATTHEWS, daughter of Thomas MATTHEWS and Ann MULLINS, on 6 January 1825 at St Mary's, Kilmington, Somerset, England. By banns. Wit: John MORGAN, William CASE.¹

Children

Mary Ann EDWARDS+ b. 1825
Dinah EDWARDS+ b. 1827
Joseph EDWARDS+ b. 1829
Ann EDWARDS+ b. 1831, d. Dec 1912
Thomas EDWARDS b. 1834, d. 1855
Elizabeth EDWARDS+ b. 1837, d. 1905
Charles EDWARDS+ b. 1839, d. 1918
Emma EDWARDS+ b. 1842²
Matilda EDWARDS b. 1846²

Citations:

[S61] Transcript of the Marriages of Kilmington, 1582-1837 Somerset Marriages vol.14.
[S66] Baptisms of Kilmington, 1838-1901, transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology and Anthropology, ANU.

John EDWARDS

M, #2792, b. 1842, d. 1904

Father

Elijah EDWARDS b. 1789, d. December 1850

Mother

Sophia LANHAM b. 1802, d. 1878

John EDWARDS|b. 1842\nd. 1904|p225.htm#i2792|Elijah EDWARDS|b. 1789\nd. Dec 1850|p221.htm#i1872|Sophia LANHAM|b. 1802\nd. 1878|p414.htm#i2533|Uriah EDWARDS|b. 1751|p230.htm#i1764|Sarah LAPHAM|b. 1754\nd. 1792|p426.htm#i1203||||Repentance LANHAM|b. 1774|p414.htm#i6375|

Birth*

John EDWARDS was born in 1842 at Gasper, Stourton, Somerset, England.

Baptism

He was baptized on 8 January 1843 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Marriage*

He married Dinah SMITH, daughter of John LAMPARD and Phoebe SMITH, on 26 September 1878 at St Peter's, Stourton, Wiltshire, England. 26 Sep 1878 John EDWARDS 35 bch Labourer Stourton Elijah EDWARDS Labourer
Dinah SMITH 28 spr Stourton James SMITH Labourer.¹

Death*

John EDWARDS died in 1904 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Burial*

He was buried on 14 December 1904 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Census 1891*

He was aged 48 in the 1891 census and lived at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Census 1881*

He was aged 38 in the 1881 census and lived at Blackslough, Stourton, Somerset, England, .

Census 1851*

He was aged 10 in the 1851 census and lived at Common, Kilmington, Somerset, England.

Census 1901*

He was aged 58 in the 1901 census and lived at Blackslough, Stourton, Somerset, England, .

Residence*

He lived at Stourton; Kilmington.

Occupation*

He was a Labourer in the Woods; Woodman.

Census 1871*

He was aged 28 in the 1871 census and lived at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Census 1861*

He was aged 18 in the 1861 census and lived at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Family

Dinah SMITH b. 1849

Marriage*

Children

Citations:

[S30] Marriages of Stourton, 1801-1935, transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology and Anthropology, ANU.

John EDWARDS

M, #3072, b. 1853

Father

Edward EDWARDS b. 1827, d. 1901

Mother

Ann WHITAKER b. 1832

Birth*

John EDWARDS was born in 1853 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

He was baptized on 27 April 1853 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Marriage*

He married Caroline (EDWARDS).

Census 1871*

John EDWARDS was aged 18 in the 1871 census and lived at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Census 1881*

He was aged 28 in the 1881 census and lived at Bristol, Gloucestershire, England.

Census 1901*

He was aged 47 in the 1901 census and lived at Bath, Somerset, England.

Occupation*

He was a Under Gardener; Sugar House Labourer; Gardener Domestic.

Residence*

He lived at Stourton; Bristol.

Census 1861*

He was aged 7 in the 1861 census and lived at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Family

Caroline (EDWARDS) b. 1851

Marriage*

He married Caroline (EDWARDS).

Children

Edith EDWARDS b. 1874
Amelia E. EDWARDS b. Jun 1880
Rosina EDWARDS b. 1883
Lily L. EDWARDS b. 1883
Edward EDWARDS b. 1884¹

Citations:

[S28] 1901 Census.

John EDWARDS

M, #4755, b. 1692, d. 1768

Father

William EDWARDS b. 1658, d. before 1706

Mother

Alice (EDWARDS) b. circa 1662, d. 1706

John EDWARDS|b. 1692\nd. 1768|p225.htm#i4755|William EDWARDS|b. 1658\nd. b 1706|p231.htm#i6964|Alice (EDWARDS)|b. c 1662\nd. 1706|p11.htm#i6965|William EDWARDS|b. 1622|p231.htm#i6971|Lucy (EDWARDS)|b. c 1634\nd. 1676|p12.htm#i6972|||||||

Birth*

John EDWARDS was born in 1692 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

He was baptized on 24 July 1692 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Marriage*

He married Mary EVIL, daughter of John EVIL and Elizabeth DAVIS, on 1 September 1716 at St Peter's, Stourton, Wiltshire, England. NFI.¹

Marriage*

John EDWARDS married Jane TALBOT on 6 February 1740 at Blessed Virgin Mary, Bruton, Somerset, England. Groom of Stourton, bride of Redlynch.²

Death*

John EDWARDS died in 1768 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Burial*

He was buried on 11 December 1768 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England; Aged 76 yrs.³

Note

Other information; Could this be #14456? John & Jane of West Knoyle? If so, then he had two living daughters named Mary by two wives. Not impossible, but unusual. It also means that the daughters of the 2nd marriages (Dinah & Mary) were not mentioned in their father's will, when all the others were. Not impossible, but unusual.

Occupation*

He was a Yeoman.⁴

Note*

Other information; There were three John EDWARDS born in 1692/3, the sons of William & Alice, Edward & Anastasia and John & Jane.There were no deaths of John EDWARDS 1692-1712, and no short birth spacings to indicate an infant death. So I made the family attributions based on the flimsy evidence that John #5825 named his first son John (presumably after his father?) which left two sets of parents for John #4755. I eliminated the parents of John #6979 on the basis that they did not appear to remain in Stourton for long. These are very flimsy attributions.

We are able to confidently identify all the children of John EDWARDS by his two wives due to the detail in his will.

Will*

He left a will on 20 June 1766 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England; Will dated 20 Jun 1766. Gist: Wife Jane; son Richard EDWARDS by the said wife Jane; dau Sarah TARGET; dau Mary GOVER; son Samuel EDWARDS; son Richard is Sole Ex. Seal and mark X of John EDWARDS. Mentions cows and cattle, so presumably a yeoman. Witness: Jas ISTANCE, Richard COLBORNE. Admon sworn 20 Apr 1769.⁴

Will

He left a will on 20 April 1769 at Salisbury, Wiltshire, England; Admon sworn.⁴

Family 1

Mary EVIL b. 1691, d. 1739

Marriage*

He married Mary EVIL, daughter of John EVIL and Elizabeth DAVIS, on 1 September 1716 at St Peter's, Stourton, Wiltshire, England. NFI.¹

Children

Mary EDWARDS+ b. 1718, d. 1800
Samuel EDWARDS+ b. 1719, d. 1773
Sarah EDWARDS+ b. 1721, d. 1790

Family 2

Jane TALBOT b. circa 1710

Marriage*

John EDWARDS married Jane TALBOT on 6 February 1740 at Blessed Virgin Mary, Bruton, Somerset, England. Groom of Stourton, bride of Redlynch.²

Child

Richard EDWARDS b. 1745⁵

Citations:

[S12] Transcript of the Marriages of Stourton, 1570-1800 by the Harleian Society.
[S70] Transcript of the Baptisms, Marriages and Burials of Bruton, 1580-1812.
[S3] Transcript of the Burials of Stourton, 1570-1800 by the Harleian Society.
[S51] Will "P2/E/378 Original viewed at WSRO on 21 Feb 2007
Will."
[S1] Transcript of the Baptisms of Stourton, 1570-1800 by the Harleian Society.

John EDWARDS

M, #4800, b. 1771, d. 1855

Father

Benjamin EDWARDS b. 1732

Mother

Elizabeth PICKFORD b. 1730

Birth*

John EDWARDS was born in 1771 at Kilmington, Somerset, England.

Baptism

He was baptized on 21 May 1771 at Kilmington, Somerset, England.

Marriage*

He married Hester HARTRY on 28 May 1798 at St Mary's, Kilmington, Somerset, England. By banns. Wit: James EDWARDsS, J. EDWARDS.¹

Marriage*

John EDWARDS married Hannah GOULD on 16 August 1802 at St Mary's, Kilmington, Somerset, England. Bride a widow.¹

Death*

John EDWARDS died in 1855 at Wincanton, Somerset, England; Probably the Workhouse.

Burial*

He was buried on 2 February 1855 at St Mary's, Kilmington, Somerset, England; Aged 82 yrs. Abode Wincanton.²

Census 1851*

He was aged 77 in the 1851 census and lived at Common, Kilmington, Somerset, England.

Note*

Other information; The same John EDWARDS is assigned as the man who married Hester HARDERY then Hannah WIDDOCK (nee GOULD). It is possible that in fact one of the marriages was John EDWARDS #16001 born in 1775. There is only one burial in Kilmington of someone called John EDWARDS in over 160 years (1782-1944). This would imply it was one man and that the other died as an infant or left Kilmington.

Occupation*

He was a Ag Labourer; Pauper.

Residence*

He lived at Kilmington.

Census 1841*

He was aged 68 in the 1841 census and lived at Common, Kilmington, Somerset, England.

Family

Hannah GOULD b. 1766, d. 1850

Marriage*

John EDWARDS married Hannah GOULD on 16 August 1802 at St Mary's, Kilmington, Somerset, England. Bride a widow.¹

Children

Susannah EDWARDS+ b. 1803
Elizabeth EDWARDS b. 1806
James EDWARDS b. c 27 Nov 1808, d. 1848³
Robert EDWARDS b. 1812, d. 1815³
John William EDWARDS+ b. 1815
Robert Thomas EDWARDS b. 1818³

Citations:

[S61] Transcript of the Marriages of Kilmington, 1582-1837 Somerset Marriages vol.14.
[S69] Burials of Kilmington, 1837-1944, transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology and Anthropology, ANU and Yvonne Scrivener.
[S6] Transcript of the Baptisms of Kilmington, 1596-1837 published by Wiltshire Family History Society. See http://www.wiltshirefhs.co.uk/home.htm

John EDWARDS

M, #5825, b. 1693

Father

John EDWARDS b. 1668

Mother

Jane (EDWARDS) b. circa 1667

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Birth*

John EDWARDS was born in 1693 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England; Attribution of this John EDWARDS as the son of John & Jane is based on the fact that he named his first son John. Flimsy I know, but it's the only evidence I have to go on.

Baptism

He was baptized on 15 January 1693 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Marriage*

He married Ann COLLINS on 25 May 1721 at St Mary's, Kingston Deverill, Wiltshire, England. Bride of Stourton.¹

Occupation*

John EDWARDS was a Labourer.

Poor Law*

Poor Law Records dated 15 February 1735 of Stourton, Wiltshire, England provide the following information about John EDWARDS: John EDWARDS, Labourer Resides in Stourton. Born in Stourton. Became a parishioner in Hill Deverill from a convenant. Wife Ann. Son John (5), daughters Mary (12), Susannah (10), Ann (2) and Joan (one month).²

Poor Law

Poor Law Records dated 15 April 1735 of Stourton, Wiltshire, England provide the following information about John EDWARDS: John EDWARDS Wife Ann, son John, daughters Mary, Susannah, Ann and Jane. Removed from Stourton to Hill Deverill, Wiltshire.²

Family

Ann COLLINS b. circa 1699

Children

Mary EDWARDS+ b. 1723, d. 1762
Susannah EDWARDS+ b. 1725
John EDWARDS+ b. 1730
Ann EDWARDS b. 1733
Joan EDWARDS b. Jan 1735

Citations:

[S75] Phillimore's Transcripts of the Marriages of 75 parishes in Wiltshire, 1570-1812.
[S10] Poor Law Records of the parish of Stourton, 1701-1863, transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology and Anthropology, ANU.

John EDWARDS

M, #6019, b. 1717, d. 1799

Birth*

John EDWARDS was born in 1717.

Death*

He died in 1799 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Burial*

He was buried on 8 January 1799 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Residence*

He lived at Stourton.

John EDWARDS

M, #6339, b. 1668

Father

Edward EDWARDS b. 1629, d. 1678

Mother

Mary (EDWARDS) b. circa 1633, d. 1712

John EDWARDS|b. 1668|p225.htm#i6339|Edward EDWARDS|b. 1629\nd. 1678|p221.htm#i6583|Mary (EDWARDS)|b. c 1633\nd. 1712|p12.htm#i6892|Henry EDWARDS|b. 1595\nd. 1645|p224.htm#i8346|Susannah (EDWARDS)|b. c 1598|p12.htm#i8352|||||||

Birth*

John EDWARDS was born in 1668 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

He was baptized on 15 March 1668 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.¹

Marriage*

He married Jane (EDWARDS).

Residence*

John EDWARDS lived at Stourton.

Family

Jane (EDWARDS) b. circa 1667

Children

Jane EDWARDS+ b. c 1690, d. 1764
Catherine EDWARDS b. 1691
William EDWARDS b. 1692²
John EDWARDS+ b. 1693
George EDWARDS b. 1696, d. 1709
William EDWARDS+ b. 1699
Richard EDWARDS+ b. 1702, d. c 12 Mar 1745
Edward EDWARDS+ b. 1706, d. 1748

Citations:

[S1] Transcript of the Baptisms of Stourton, 1570-1800 by the Harleian Society.
[S62] Transcript of the Baptisms of 13 parishes in Southwest Wiltshire, 1558-1837 published by Wiltshire Family History Society. See http://www.wiltshirefhs.co.uk/home.htm.

John EDWARDS

M, #6347, b. 1735

Father

Edward EDWARDS b. 1706, d. 1748

Mother

Basil WHITE b. 1709, d. 1768

Birth*

John EDWARDS was born in 1735 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

He was baptized on 9 November 1735 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Religion*

He was Anglican.

John EDWARDS

M, #6968, b. 1630, d. 1675

Father

John EDWARDS b. circa 1587, d. 1661

John EDWARDS|b. 1630\nd. 1675|p225.htm#i6968|John EDWARDS|b. c 1587\nd. 1661|p225.htm#i8354||||||||||||||||

Birth*

John EDWARDS was born in 1630 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

He was baptized on 16 May 1630 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.¹

Marriage*

He married Avis (EDWARDS).

Death*

John EDWARDS died in 1675 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Burial*

He was buried on 30 July 1675 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Note*

Other information; There was also a John EDWARDS, son of Henry, baptised in 1624. It is possible that this man #6968 is the one baptised in 1624.

Family

Avis (EDWARDS) b. circa 1631, d. 1667

Children

George EDWARDS b. 1658, d. 1665
Ruth EDWARDS b. 1662
John EDWARDS b. 1664, d. 1665

Citations:

[S1] Transcript of the Baptisms of Stourton, 1570-1800 by the Harleian Society.

John EDWARDS

M, #6974, b. 1664, d. 1665

Father

John EDWARDS b. 1630, d. 1675

Mother

Avis (EDWARDS) b. circa 1631, d. 1667

John EDWARDS|b. 1664\nd. 1665|p225.htm#i6974|John EDWARDS|b. 1630\nd. 1675|p225.htm#i6968|Avis (EDWARDS)|b. c 1631\nd. 1667|p11.htm#i6969|John EDWARDS|b. c 1587\nd. 1661|p225.htm#i8354||||||||||

Birth*

John EDWARDS was born in 1664 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

He was baptized on 11 December 1664 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Death*

He died in 1665 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.¹

Burial*

He was buried on 23 April 1665 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Citations:

[S3] Transcript of the Burials of Stourton, 1570-1800 by the Harleian Society.

John EDWARDS

M, #6979, b. 1692

Father

Edward EDWARDS b. 1655

Mother

Anastasia (EDWARDS) b. circa 1660, d. 1730

John EDWARDS|b. 1692|p225.htm#i6979|Edward EDWARDS|b. 1655|p221.htm#i8337|Anastasia (EDWARDS)|b. c 1660\nd. 1730|p11.htm#i6978|William EDWARDS|b. 1622|p231.htm#i6971|Lucy (EDWARDS)|b. c 1634\nd. 1676|p12.htm#i6972|||||||

Birth*

John EDWARDS was born in 1692 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

He was baptized on 5 August 1692 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Residence*

He lived at Stourton.

John EDWARDS

M, #8342, b. 1653

Father

William EDWARDS b. 1622

Mother

Lucy (EDWARDS) b. circa 1634, d. 1676

John EDWARDS|b. 1653|p225.htm#i8342|William EDWARDS|b. 1622|p231.htm#i6971|Lucy (EDWARDS)|b. c 1634\nd. 1676|p12.htm#i6972|Henry EDWARDS|b. 1595\nd. 1645|p224.htm#i8346|Susannah (EDWARDS)|b. c 1598|p12.htm#i8352|||||||

Birth*

John EDWARDS was born in 1653 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

He was baptized on 16 January 1653 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

John EDWARDS

M, #8354, b. circa 1587, d. 1661

Birth*

John EDWARDS was born circa 1587.

Marriage*

He married Eleanor BACON on 4 May 1612 at St Mary's, Kilmington, Somerset, England. NFI.¹

Death*

John EDWARDS died in 1661 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Burial*

He was buried on 4 February 1661 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England; NFI.²

Family

Children

Joan EDWARDS b. 1612
Elizabeth EDWARDS b. 1621
Mary EDWARDS b. 1624, d. 1636
John EDWARDS+ b. 1630, d. 1675

Citations:

[S61] Transcript of the Marriages of Kilmington, 1582-1837 Somerset Marriages vol.14.
[S3] Transcript of the Burials of Stourton, 1570-1800 by the Harleian Society.