| Birth | : | 3 May 1727 Corsindae, Aberdeenshire, Scotland |
| Death | : | 8 Mar 1803 Aberdeen, Brown County, Ohio, USA |
| Burial | : | Old Aberdeen Cemetery, Aberdeen, Brown County, USA |
| Plot | : | No Longer Exists |
| Description | : | Founder of Aberdeen, Ohio. American Revolutionary Veteran. James Edwards was born in Milntown, Corsindae, Aberdeenshire, Scotland to William Edward and Helen Law. In 1740, he was taken from Aberdeen and sold as an indentured servant to James "Parson" Keith in Fairfax, Virginia. He married Sarah Jacobs abt. 1750 and they had 10 children together. James Edwards served as a patrolman during the French and Indian War and then entered service on March 1, 1777 as a Private in the 1st Virginia State Regiment under Captain Thomas Hamilton, commanded by Colonel George Gibson. In 1786, James Edwards moved his entire family... Read More |
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Where is James William Edwards Sr.'s memorial?
James William Edwards Sr.'s memorial is located at: Old Aberdeen Cemetery, Aberdeen, Brown County, USA.
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When did James William Edwards Sr. death?
James William Edwards Sr. death on 8 Mar 1803 in Aberdeen, Brown County, Ohio, USA
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Coordinate: 38.7175950, -83.7362910
2. Beasley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.6762619, -83.7501526
4. Brookover Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.1858333, -83.9347222
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Coordinate: 38.6762619, -83.7501526
16. Wilson Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.6983986, -83.7813034
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Coordinate: 39.2047005, -83.9421997
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Coordinate: 39.1941986, -83.9233017
20. Holden-Bamber Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.1678100, -83.9503900
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