John Simpson EDWARDS b. 24 Mar 1825 PA, d. 20 Aug 1881, IN; m 11 Oct 1850, Hamilton Co, IN to Roana STAATS d. circa 1910. Known children: Joseph L EDWARDS b. circa 1852, Hamilton Co, IN. Laura B EDWARDS b circa 1856, Hamilton Co, IN . Io EDWARDS Willie EDWARDS b. circa 1867, IN. John was a Major in the Civil War. http://www.calweb.com/~baubo/eds.html