This index compiles 1,352 Baldwin County, Georgia marriage records from court documents covering 1806 to 1850. It lists groom, bride, and marriage date entries in chronological order, offering a valuable genealogical resource for tracing family history, local relationships, and early county residents across more than four decades.
Census of the Onondaga Indian’s on Onondaga Reservation, Indians of New York Agency, New York take by Wm. Otto Parker for J. R. Jewell, United States Indian Agent June 1896.
In an interview with Mary A. Hicks, John Beckwith, aged 83 from Cary, North Carolina, recounts his experiences as a slave before and during the Civil War. He recalls life under various masters, the arrival of Union soldiers, and the chaos they caused, including the destruction of his home. Beckwith discusses the complexities of his early life, marked by moments of happiness despite the harsh realities of slavery. After the war, he left the plantation at sixteen, later reflecting on his past and seeking assistance for his old age.
W. G. Edwards, born on March 18, 1848, in Dover Township, Racine County, pursued a career in farming after completing his education in district schools. He inherited a strong work ethic from his father, Thomas Edwards, who immigrated from England and contributed to local agricultural development. Married in 1873 to Anna Maria Hinchliffe, W. G. had four children, all educated in Rochester. A Democrat, he served in local offices while successfully managing his 160-acre farm, specializing in livestock and adopting progressive farming methods.
John S. Edwards, born on November 25, 1849, in Iowa, was a pioneering figure in Malheur County’s agricultural and stock-raising sectors. His family journeyed to Oregon in 1854, establishing roots in Lane County. By 1871, he had settled near Vale, where he built a successful ranch encompassing 900 acres. Married to Sarah F. Smith in 1876, they had several children. Edwards also invested in the Simmons mines at Cornucopia and is respected in the community for his integrity and contributions.
Hon. Thomas Mackie Edwards, born in 1795 in Providence and raised in Keene, graduated from Dartmouth College in 1813. He studied law under Henry Hubbard and began his practice in Keene. Edwards served as postmaster and was a member of the state legislature for eight years. Later, he represented New Hampshire in Congress, known for his integrity and dedication. An accomplished scholar and lawyer, he became involved in railroads, serving as the first president of the Cheshire railroad. He married Mary H. Fisk in 1845 and passed away on May 1, 1875.
Wheelock Academy for nearly four-score years was the most attractive social, educational and religious center in the southeast part of the Choctaw nation.
James Edwards, born in Vermont in 1838, has contributed significantly to the industrial development of northern Idaho. After various business ventures, including dairy farming and mining, he became a successful hotel proprietor in Grangeville. Edwards actively participated in the Sheepeater Indian War and served as a long-term justice of the peace. He married Mary Rains, widow of a man killed in conflict, and they raised her sons. Now retired, Edwards owns several farms and remains respected in his community for his contributions and public service.
Ralph Wigmore Edwards was born on February 1, 1879, in Cardiff, Wales, and immigrated to the United States in 1885. He settled in Cleveland after a period in New York City and pursued a law degree at Cleveland Law School, gaining admission to the bar in 1901. Edwards practiced law in Cleveland with the firm Geier, Farrell, and Edwards. He was elected to the Ohio House of Representatives in 1910 and later appointed to the Cleveland Board of Civil Service Commissioners. He was an active member of local organizations.
Elba Elton Edwards, M.D., born on December 23, 1883, in Rock Creek, Kansas, is a distinguished physician and surgeon practicing in Admire. He hails from a prominent Lyon County family, with roots tracing back to Germany through his grandfather. After earning his medical degree from Kansas Medical College in 1908, he initially practiced in Kensington before settling in Admire, where he specializes in general medicine and ophthalmology. Edwards is an active member of various medical societies and has been involved in the community alongside his wife, Addie, and their son, Donald.
James Edwards, born March 6, 1901, in Asotin County, Washington, died from influenza in Joseph, Wallowa County, Oregon, on February 2, 1920, at the age of 18 years, 10 months, and 27 days. He is survived by one brother and many friends. His mother, Mrs. Annie Edwards, passed away on March 15, 1903. Edwards was interred in Paradise Cemetery. The news of his passing was reported in the Wallowa County Reporter on February 5, 1920.
Albert Edwards of Lostine passed away in France due to pneumonia, prompting sorrow among his many friends across Wallowa County. His death, reported by the Wallowa County Reporter on December 5, 1918, highlights the impact he had on those around him.
Victor A. Edwards served as a Private, 1st Class in the Tank Corps, Company B, 305th Battalion Regiment, hailing from Richmond County. He was the son of L. E. and Dottie Edwards and entered military service on August 27, 1918. After initial training at Camp Meade, he was transferred to various camps and sailed to Liverpool, England, on October 20, 1918. He achieved the rank of 1st Class Private shortly before being mustered out at Camp Meade on May 16, 1919.
1st Class Private Samuel E. Edwards served in Company E of the 30th Division, 119th Regiment during World War I. A resident of Wayne County and son of Jon and Rachel Edwards, he entered the military in April 1918, training at Camp Sevier before being sent to France. There, he participated in significant battles, including Ypres and St. Mihiel. Edwards returned to the United States on April 2, 1919, and was mustered out at Camp Jackson six days later.
B. J. Edwards served as an Electrician First Class in the U.S. Navy, having enlisted on March 4, 1916, in Asheville, North Carolina. He underwent training at St. Helena, Virginia, and served aboard several ships, including the U.S.S. Vestal and U.S.S. Maury. Edwards sailed to France on June 18, 1918, and returned to the United States on August 12, 1919, before being mustered out at the Operations Base in Virginia on August 26, 1919.
Corporal C. A. C. Edwards, a member of the Anti-Aircraft 7th Battery from Henderson County, was the son of W. F. and Martha Edwards. He entered military service in July 1917, initially at Hendersonville, N.C., before being stationed at Ft. Caswell and later Camp Mills. Edwards deployed to France on May 19, 1918, participating in key battles including St. Mihiel and the Argonne. He returned to the United States in February 1919 and was mustered out in March at Camp Lee, Virginia.
Corporal C. A. C. Edwards, a member of the Anti-Aircraft 7th Battery from Henderson County, was the son of W. F. and Martha Edwards. He enlisted in July 1917 in Hendersonville, North Carolina, and underwent training at Ft. Caswell and Camp Mills before deploying to France on May 19, 1918. Edwards participated in key battles such as St. Mihiel, the Toul Sector, and the Argonne. He returned to the United States in February 1919 and was mustered out in March at Camp Lee, Virginia.
Sergt. Robert H. Edwards, from Edgecombe County, enlisted in the 113th Regiment of Light Artillery on July 27, 1917. He trained at Camp Sevier, South Carolina, before transferring to Camp Mills, New York, and departing for France in June 1918. Promoted to sergeant in May, he served in key engagements including the St. Mihiel and Argonne Forest offensives. Edwards returned to the United States on March 17, 1919, and was mustered out at Camp Jackson, South Carolina, on March 29, 1919.