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Ezra Edwards

Birth	:	7 Sep 1827 Delaware County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	8 Apr 1898 Jackson County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Streets Cemetery, Ironhills, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.1796989, -90.7692032
Description	:	INFORMATION COURTESY OF DON WENTWORTH: Aged: 70Y-6M-12D. His funeral was conducted by Reverand W.C. Thompson. He married Mary Streets Edwards (___-1898) January 17, 1850 by Luke Potter J.P.. They had thirteen children, five of whom servived their father. David John Edwards (1852-1902). Ezra joined Advent Church at Iron Hill in 1869. Co. F 31st. Iowa Infantry on i August 16, 1862. Later transferred to the Veterans Relief Corps. All total he served thee years during the war. He was... Read More	INFORMATION COURTESY OF DON WENTWORTH: Aged: 70Y-6M-12D. His funeral was conducted by Reverand W.C. Thompson. He married Mary Streets Edwards (___-1898) January 17, 1850 by Luke Potter J.P.. They had thirteen children, five of whom servived their father. David John Edwards (1852-1902). Ezra joined Advent Church at Iron Hill in 1869. Co. F 31st. Iowa Infantry on i August 16, 1862. Later transferred to the Veterans Relief Corps. All total he served thee years during the war. He was discharged June 27, 1885. Following information courtesy of Kelly Pease. The Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa Thursday, April 14, 1898 DIED. EDWARDS---At his home near Iron Hill, Iowa, April 8, 1898, Mr. Ezra Edwards, aged 70 years, 6 months and 12 days. Mr. Edwards was born in Delaware county, Ohio, September 7, 1827 to David Edwards and Rachel Hoff Edwards,and came to Iowa in 1848, and was married to Miss Mary Streets on January 28, 1849. This union was blessed with thirteen children, five of whom---David, Richard, Sanford, Mrs. John Clark, Mrs. John Abrams, and a feeble mother, survive to mourn his loss. Deceased had many warm friends who mourn with the grief-stricken family. Death at all times seems sad, but when a father is stricken down how terrible indeed is the dread messenger and how powerless are we to console those who mourn. Mr. Edwards was a soldier and served his country three years in Company F, Thirty-first regiment, Iowa infantry. He claimed saving faith in Christ under the labors of Elder Buck of the Advent church in the winter of 1869-70. Deceased was one of the pioneers of Jackson county and had built himself up a fine home in the valley of the North Fork, Maquoketa. He was a loving husband, a kind father, a generous neighbor, and the sorrowing family have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community. The funeral services were conducted at the residence on Sunday by Rev. W. C. Thompson, of Iron Hill. His remains were enclosed in a beautiful casket, a large cortege of sympathizing friends, relatives and neighbors followed his remains to their last resting place in the Streets cemetery where he will await the final resurrection morn.

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Where is Ezra Edwards's memorial?
Ezra Edwards's memorial is located at: Streets Cemetery, Ironhills, Jackson County, USA.
When did Ezra Edwards death?
Ezra Edwards death on 8 Apr 1898 in Jackson County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Ezra Edwards's memorial?
Latitude: 42.1796989
Longitude: -90.7692032

Family Members:

Spouse

Mary Streets Edwards

(1833 - 1898)

Children

Martha Edwards Keefe

(unknow - 1887)

Catherine Mariah Edwards Clark

(1850 - 1928)

David John Edwards

(1852 - 1902)

Harriet Streets Edwards Clark

(1856 - 1933)

Elizabeth Edwards Abrams

(1860 - 1923)

Sherman Ezra Edwards

(1864 - 1887)

Jane “Jennie” Edwards Tracy

(1865 - 1892)

Sanford Richard Edwards

(1869 - 1953)

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