This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ritchsgirl Surnames: Edwards, Burgess, Cash, Long, Potter Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.arkansas.counties.benton/3592.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am very interested in this line of the Edwards family that moved to Benton Co, AR. I am seeking information about a Mitchell Edwards - b abt 1819 and died 1895. He served Gordon's Cavalry Regiment [also called 4th Regiment]. Married Mary Jane Potter, had one son John Bryan Edwards who married Safronia Cash. This was a second marriage for widow Mary Jane Potter - whos maiden name was Long. Mary Jane died about 1869, leaving behind two children, Frank and Nancy Katherine Potter. Mitchell Edwards raised his two stepchildren, Frank and Nancy "Kat" and his son John Bryan Edwards. Mitchell remarried in 1875 to Narcissa Jane Cromwell. John Bryan Edwards and Safronia Cash had 8 children. None of whom, I have any furhter info except names and where a few are buried. I am attempting to come up with obits to see if that will help...but, so far no luck. If it is at all possible that this family is connected, I would be gratefully appreciative of any assistance. My main issue has been the Long line of descendants, but, I do know that Hannah Burgess is listed as an aunt in one census to Mitchell Edwards. ------- 1929 Obit book of History of Benton Co Benton Co Record & Democrat - Sunday - 28 Feb 1929 Edwards, John B - The country side was shocked to learn of the sudden death of John B Edwards which occurred early Wednesday morning while at work. Mr Edwards, who with Sam Russell, was cutting wood on the Chamberlain place south of town when he was struck with a stroke of apolexy and passed away before a physician arrived. John B Edwards had been a resident of this vicinity for over sixty years having been born here on the old Edwards homestead east of town in 1869 and was reared in this locality. Practically all of his entire life was spent in farming and fruit raising. He sold his farm east of town some years ago and bought a small place in the southeast part of town where he has resided with his family for the past ten years. He leaves to mourn his departure his widow, three sons, and four daughters, three of whom were at home when he passed away. Funeral services were conducted from the home Wednesday afternoon by the Rev T J Justice and burial was made in ! the IOOF cemetery following the services. His passing was indeed a shock to the entire community and his many friends unite in offering condolences to the bereaved ones. =============================================== Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.