Researching the following: John Simpson EDWARDS (twin of William), b. 24 Mar. 1825, Franklin Co. PA.,d. 20 Aug 1881, IN?;m. 11 Oct 1850 in Hamilton Co. IN. to Roane STAATS (?-1910). Simpson was a Major in the Civil War. known children: . Joseph L. EDWARDS, b.c. 1852, Hamilton Co. IN. Laura B. EDWARDS, b.c. 1856, Hamilton Co. IN. Io EDWARDS, b. after 1860. William "Willie" EDWARDS, B. 1867.