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*
18 September 1752
She married Joseph STONE Snr on 18 September 1752 at St Peter's, Stourton, Wiltshire, England. NFI.1
[S12] Transcript of the Marriages of Stourton, 1570-1800.
Joan EDWARDS
F, #5830, b. January 1735
Joan EDWARDS|b. Jan 1735|p228.htm#i5830|John EDWARDS|b. 1693|p228.htm#i5825|Ann COLLINS|b. c 1699|p147.htm#i5826|John EDWARDS|b. 1668|p228.htm#i6339|Jane (EDWARDS)|b. c 1667|p12.htm#i6340|||||||
Joan EDWARDS was baptized on 12 August 1612 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.
Joan EDWARDS1
F, #21950, b. 1686, d. 1690
Joan EDWARDS|b. 1686\nd. 1690|p228.htm#i21950|William EDWARDS|b. 1658\nd. b 1706|p234.htm#i6964|Alice (EDWARDS)|b. c 1662\nd. 1706|p11.htm#i6965|William EDWARDS|b. 1622|p234.htm#i6971|Lucy (EDWARDS)|b. c 1634\nd. 1676|p12.htm#i6972|||||||
John EDWARDS was baptized on 3 May 1767 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.
Marriage*
15 June 1790
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
John EDWARDS was baptized on 7 February 1795 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England; Privately baptised.
Marriage*
5 November 1816
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*
1872
John EDWARDS died in 1872 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.
Burial*
18 September 1872
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.
John EDWARDS 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, Mere Independent Chapel, 1796-1896.
John EDWARDS
M, #1567, b. 1730
John EDWARDS|b. 1730|p228.htm#i1567|John EDWARDS|b. 1693|p228.htm#i5825|Ann COLLINS|b. c 1699|p147.htm#i5826|John EDWARDS|b. 1668|p228.htm#i6339|Jane (EDWARDS)|b. c 1667|p12.htm#i6340|||||||
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
7 May 1781
John EDWARDS witnessed the Marriage of John DORRINGTON and Martha HILL on 7 May 1781 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.1
John EDWARDS was baptized on 5 February 1797 at Kilmington, Somerset, England.
Marriage*
6 January 1825
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*
1883
John EDWARDS died in 1883 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.
Burial*
4 April 1883
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.
John EDWARDS was baptized on 8 January 1843 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.
Marriage*
26 September 1878
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*
1904
John EDWARDS died in 1904 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.
Burial*
14 December 1904
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.
John EDWARDS|b. 1692\nd. 1768|p228.htm#i4755|William EDWARDS|b. 1658\nd. b 1706|p234.htm#i6964|Alice (EDWARDS)|b. c 1662\nd. 1706|p11.htm#i6965|William EDWARDS|b. 1622|p234.htm#i6971|Lucy (EDWARDS)|b. c 1634\nd. 1676|p12.htm#i6972|||||||
John EDWARDS was baptized on 24 July 1692 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.
Marriage*
1 September 1716
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*
6 February 1740
John EDWARDS married Jane TALBOT on 6 February 1740 at Blessed Virgin Mary, Bruton, Somerset, England. Groom of Stourton, bride of Redlynch.2
Death*
1768
John EDWARDS died in 1768 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.
Burial*
11 December 1768
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*
20 June 1766
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
20 April 1769
He left a will on 20 April 1769 at Salisbury, Wiltshire, England; Admon sworn.4
John EDWARDS was baptized on 21 May 1771 at Kilmington, Somerset, England.
Marriage*
28 May 1798
He married Hester HARTRY on 28 May 1798 at St Mary's, Kilmington, Somerset, England. By banns. Wit: James EDWARDsS, J. EDWARDS.1
Marriage*
16 August 1802
John EDWARDS married Hannah GOULD on 16 August 1802 at St Mary's, Kilmington, Somerset, England. Bride a widow.1
Death*
1855
John EDWARDS died in 1855 at Wincanton, Somerset, England; Probably the Workhouse.
Burial*
2 February 1855
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.
[S69] Burials, Kilmington, 1837-1944, transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology and Anthropology, ANU and Yvonne Scrivener.
[S6] Baptisms Transcript, Kilmington, 1596-1837 by WFHS.
John EDWARDS
M, #5825, b. 1693
John EDWARDS|b. 1693|p228.htm#i5825|John EDWARDS|b. 1668|p228.htm#i6339|Jane (EDWARDS)|b. c 1667|p12.htm#i6340|Edward EDWARDS|b. 1629\nd. 1678|p224.htm#i6583|Mary (EDWARDS)|b. c 1633\nd. 1712|p12.htm#i6892|||||||
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.
John EDWARDS was baptized on 15 January 1693 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.
Marriage*
25 May 1721
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*
15 February 1735
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
15 April 1735
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
John EDWARDS|b. 1664\nd. 1665|p228.htm#i6974|John EDWARDS|b. 1630\nd. 1675|p228.htm#i6968|Avis (EDWARDS)|b. c 1631\nd. 1667|p11.htm#i6969|John EDWARDS|b. c 1587\nd. 1661|p228.htm#i8354||||||||||
John EDWARDS|b. 1692|p228.htm#i6979|Edward EDWARDS|b. 1655|p224.htm#i8337|Anastasia (EDWARDS)|b. c 1660\nd. 1730|p11.htm#i6978|William EDWARDS|b. 1622|p234.htm#i6971|Lucy (EDWARDS)|b. c 1634\nd. 1676|p12.htm#i6972|||||||
John EDWARDS was baptized on 5 August 1692 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.
Residence*
He lived at Stourton.
John EDWARDS
M, #8342, b. 1653
John EDWARDS|b. 1653|p228.htm#i8342|William EDWARDS|b. 1622|p234.htm#i6971|Lucy (EDWARDS)|b. c 1634\nd. 1676|p12.htm#i6972|Henry EDWARDS|b. 1595\nd. 1645|p227.htm#i8346|Susannah (EDWARDS)|b. c 1598|p12.htm#i8352|||||||
Other information; I don't belive that this is the same man as #6019, since he was married in 1740 and this man had daughters baptised in West Knoyle before that.
John EDWARDS|b. 1725|p228.htm#i18851|Robert EDWARDS|b. c 1699|p231.htm#i17406|Sarah VINEY|b. 1692|p686.htm#i18852|||||||Nicholas VINEY|b. c 1663|p686.htm#i16303|Ann LEVERSEDGE|b. c 1666|p439.htm#i16304|