Died aged 73 years, so evidently born about 1825.
"DEATH IN PHENIX CITY: Mr. W. H. EDWARDS, a Highly Respected Citizen, Dead. // Mr. W. H. EDWARDS, an old and honored citizen of Phenix City, died at the residence of his son, Mr. M. E. EDWARDS, at 6 o'clock last night. He had been in ill health for some time and his death was the result of old age and general debility. // The deceased was 73 years of age and was always a man of [delib]erate habits and sterling qualities. He leaves five sons and one daughter to mourn his loss. They have the sympathy of the entire community in the hour of their sad bereavement. His sons are Messrs. M. E., O. T., A. F., R. L. and Emmet EDWARDS. His daughter is Mrs. J. H. GERMANY, whose husband was killed a few weeks ago. // The funeral will take place this afternoon from the residence of his son, and the remains will be interred in Pine Grove cemetery. The services will be conducted by Rev. S. G. BOYD, pastor of Trinity church, of which the deceased was a member." [Columbus (GA) Enquirer-Sun newspaper, Wednesday, 02 NOV 1898, p. 3.]
"Funeral of W. H. EDWARDS. // The funeral of Mr. W. H. EDWARDS took place from the residence of his son, Mr. M. E. EDWARDS, in Phenix City, at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev. S. G. BOYD, pastor of Trinity Methodist church, in the presence of a large concourse of sorrowing friends and relatives of the deceased. Quite a number of people followed the remains to Pine Grove cemetery, to pay their last tribute of respect to one they loved so well. // The pall bearers were Messrs. W. H. ADAMS, A. C. FUSSELL, Dr. R. S. WATKINS, James O'GRADY, C. W. HOWARD and J. L. MOON." [Columbus (GA) Enquirer-Sun newspaper, Thursday, 03 NOV 1898, p. 5.]
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On 27 DEC 2015, PamAudasSatterwhiteSmith, Contributor #47089465, reports that he is son of James Young EDWARDS (Mem. #156396500) and wife Mary (PERDUE) EDWARDS (Mem. #156396570).
On 23 JAN 2018, Perry Edwards (Contirbutor #46847006) submitted a suggested edit that the birth date for William Henry C. is 02 NOV 1826.
"DEATH IN PHENIX CITY: Mr. W. H. EDWARDS, a Highly Respected Citizen, Dead. // Mr. W. H. EDWARDS, an old and honored citizen of Phenix City, died at the residence of his son, Mr. M. E. EDWARDS, at 6 o'clock last night. He had been in ill health for some time and his death was the result of old age and general debility. // The deceased was 73 years of age and was always a man of [delib]erate habits and sterling qualities. He leaves five sons and one daughter to mourn his loss. They have the sympathy of the entire community in the hour of their sad bereavement. His sons are Messrs. M. E., O. T., A. F., R. L. and Emmet EDWARDS. His daughter is Mrs. J. H. GERMANY, whose husband was killed a few weeks ago. // The funeral will take place this afternoon from the residence of his son, and the remains will be interred in Pine Grove cemetery. The services will be conducted by Rev. S. G. BOYD, pastor of Trinity church, of which the deceased was a member." [Columbus (GA) Enquirer-Sun newspaper, Wednesday, 02 NOV 1898, p. 3.]
"Funeral of W. H. EDWARDS. // The funeral of Mr. W. H. EDWARDS took place from the residence of his son, Mr. M. E. EDWARDS, in Phenix City, at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev. S. G. BOYD, pastor of Trinity Methodist church, in the presence of a large concourse of sorrowing friends and relatives of the deceased. Quite a number of people followed the remains to Pine Grove cemetery, to pay their last tribute of respect to one they loved so well. // The pall bearers were Messrs. W. H. ADAMS, A. C. FUSSELL, Dr. R. S. WATKINS, James O'GRADY, C. W. HOWARD and J. L. MOON." [Columbus (GA) Enquirer-Sun newspaper, Thursday, 03 NOV 1898, p. 5.]
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On 27 DEC 2015, PamAudasSatterwhiteSmith, Contributor #47089465, reports that he is son of James Young EDWARDS (Mem. #156396500) and wife Mary (PERDUE) EDWARDS (Mem. #156396570).
On 23 JAN 2018, Perry Edwards (Contirbutor #46847006) submitted a suggested edit that the birth date for William Henry C. is 02 NOV 1826.
Died aged 73 years, so evidently born about 1825.
"DEATH IN PHENIX CITY: Mr. W. H. EDWARDS, a Highly Respected Citizen, Dead. // Mr. W. H. EDWARDS, an old and honored citizen of Phenix City, died at the residence of his son, Mr. M. E. EDWARDS, at 6 o'clock last night. He had been in ill health for some time and his death was the result of old age and general debility. // The deceased was 73 years of age and was always a man of [delib]erate habits and sterling qualities. He leaves five sons and one daughter to mourn his loss. They have the sympathy of the entire community in the hour of their sad bereavement. His sons are Messrs. M. E., O. T., A. F., R. L. and Emmet EDWARDS. His daughter is Mrs. J. H. GERMANY, whose husband was killed a few weeks ago. // The funeral will take place this afternoon from the residence of his son, and the remains will be interred in Pine Grove cemetery. The services will be conducted by Rev. S. G. BOYD, pastor of Trinity church, of which the deceased was a member." [Columbus (GA) Enquirer-Sun newspaper, Wednesday, 02 NOV 1898, p. 3.]
"Funeral of W. H. EDWARDS. // The funeral of Mr. W. H. EDWARDS took place from the residence of his son, Mr. M. E. EDWARDS, in Phenix City, at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev. S. G. BOYD, pastor of Trinity Methodist church, in the presence of a large concourse of sorrowing friends and relatives of the deceased. Quite a number of people followed the remains to Pine Grove cemetery, to pay their last tribute of respect to one they loved so well. // The pall bearers were Messrs. W. H. ADAMS, A. C. FUSSELL, Dr. R. S. WATKINS, James O'GRADY, C. W. HOWARD and J. L. MOON." [Columbus (GA) Enquirer-Sun newspaper, Thursday, 03 NOV 1898, p. 5.]
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On 27 DEC 2015, PamAudasSatterwhiteSmith, Contributor #47089465, reports that he is son of James Young EDWARDS (Mem. #156396500) and wife Mary (PERDUE) EDWARDS (Mem. #156396570).
On 23 JAN 2018, Perry Edwards (Contirbutor #46847006) submitted a suggested edit that the birth date for William Henry C. is 02 NOV 1826.
"DEATH IN PHENIX CITY: Mr. W. H. EDWARDS, a Highly Respected Citizen, Dead. // Mr. W. H. EDWARDS, an old and honored citizen of Phenix City, died at the residence of his son, Mr. M. E. EDWARDS, at 6 o'clock last night. He had been in ill health for some time and his death was the result of old age and general debility. // The deceased was 73 years of age and was always a man of [delib]erate habits and sterling qualities. He leaves five sons and one daughter to mourn his loss. They have the sympathy of the entire community in the hour of their sad bereavement. His sons are Messrs. M. E., O. T., A. F., R. L. and Emmet EDWARDS. His daughter is Mrs. J. H. GERMANY, whose husband was killed a few weeks ago. // The funeral will take place this afternoon from the residence of his son, and the remains will be interred in Pine Grove cemetery. The services will be conducted by Rev. S. G. BOYD, pastor of Trinity church, of which the deceased was a member." [Columbus (GA) Enquirer-Sun newspaper, Wednesday, 02 NOV 1898, p. 3.]
"Funeral of W. H. EDWARDS. // The funeral of Mr. W. H. EDWARDS took place from the residence of his son, Mr. M. E. EDWARDS, in Phenix City, at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev. S. G. BOYD, pastor of Trinity Methodist church, in the presence of a large concourse of sorrowing friends and relatives of the deceased. Quite a number of people followed the remains to Pine Grove cemetery, to pay their last tribute of respect to one they loved so well. // The pall bearers were Messrs. W. H. ADAMS, A. C. FUSSELL, Dr. R. S. WATKINS, James O'GRADY, C. W. HOWARD and J. L. MOON." [Columbus (GA) Enquirer-Sun newspaper, Thursday, 03 NOV 1898, p. 5.]
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On 27 DEC 2015, PamAudasSatterwhiteSmith, Contributor #47089465, reports that he is son of James Young EDWARDS (Mem. #156396500) and wife Mary (PERDUE) EDWARDS (Mem. #156396570).
On 23 JAN 2018, Perry Edwards (Contirbutor #46847006) submitted a suggested edit that the birth date for William Henry C. is 02 NOV 1826.
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