Birth : 22 Jun 1793 Orange County, North Carolina, USA
Death : 1881 Alleghany County, North Carolina, USA
Burial : Columbus Edwards Cemetery, Alleghany County, USA
Coordinate : 36.5257560, -81.1124960
Description : Note: BIOGRAPHY: William aka Grancy Billy, was murdered in 1881 by Hemp Crouse near the old Hare Mill in the Glade Creek section of Alleghany. While on his death bed years later Crouse confessed to the murder and told where William was buried. William's grandson, Morgan Edwards moved the remains to the Edward family cemetary on the old Dillion Edwards farm six miles east of Sparta.
Change Date: 21 JAN 2006 at 13:36:46

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is William “Grancy Billy” Edwards's memorial?

    William “Grancy Billy” Edwards's memorial is located at: Columbus Edwards Cemetery, Alleghany County, USA.

  • When did William “Grancy Billy” Edwards death?

    William “Grancy Billy” Edwards death on 1881 in Alleghany County, North Carolina, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the William “Grancy Billy” Edwards's memorial?

    Latitude: 36.5257560
    Longitude: -81.1124960

Family Members:

Parent

...

David Edwards Jr.

(1774 - 1828)

Spouse

Children

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Archibald Edwards

(1813 - 1901)

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Cynthia Edwards Woodruff

(1816 - 1903)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Columbus Edwards Cemetery
Alleghany County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5257560, -81.1124960

2. Hudson Cemetery
Alleghany County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5098020, -81.0708670

3. Chestnut Grove Cemetery Old
Alleghany County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5049970, -81.0666860

4. Enoch and Kilby Reeves Cemetery
Alleghany County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5431330, -81.1625160

5. Lt. David Cox Cemetery
Baywood, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5711000, -81.0961000

6. Lt George Reeves Cemetery
Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5782260, -81.1094430

7. Hardin Reeves Family Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5710400, -81.1475930

8. Ephraim Gentry Cemetery
Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5810680, -81.0902480

9. Berry Anders Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5841060, -81.1155000

10. Wayne Reeves Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5783570, -81.1491890

11. Anders Family Cemetery (Defunct)
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5760000, -81.1550000

12. Thomas Anders Family Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5760100, -81.1549830

13. Adam Wagoner Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5848440, -81.1371210

14. Bethany Community Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5711260, -81.1704540

15. Chesley Cheek Cemetery
Edwards Crossroads, Alleghany County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5614720, -81.0427220

16. Glade Valley Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Glade Valley, Alleghany County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4761600, -81.0565300

17. Old Bethel Church Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5949010, -81.1312190

18. Coomes Cemetery
Baywood, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5808970, -81.0565870

19. Elliott Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5947810, -81.1373240

20. Little Sam Cox Cemetery
Peach Bottom, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5906800, -81.0717700

21. Samuel Phipps Cemetery
Amelia, Alleghany County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5452610, -81.2008780

22. Glade Creek Union Baptist Church Cemetery
Hooker, Alleghany County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5026500, -81.0249400

23. Cox-Shaw Cemetery
Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5902290, -81.0661090

24. David Nichols Family Cemetery
Baywood, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5726960, -81.0402210