<< I am researching my Edwards family in Iredell Co NC. This info comes from Deed Abstacts 1843-1853 (311)14 Nov. 1844 Joel W Thomas of Pettis Co MO files a claim against Etheldred Edwards who was the executor of the will of John Thomas decd. Does any one connect to Etheldred Edwards? (481) 1845 - William Edwards gives to his son William J Edwards a tract of land joining Hugh Blackwelder, James McNeely and others, containing 46 acres. Also all of his stock of horses,cow, sheep, farming tools, wagon, household and kitchen furniture (excluding 1 bed and bureau and 1 big wheel and card) Also give to him a cutting box, windmill,house bible ect . Conveyed to him in consideration of his son taking care of him and his wife Elizabeth Edwards during their lifetime. Signed William Edwards. Witness Hiram Lawson and Thomas Steele jurat. Would like info on William J, in his fathers will he leaves William J. $1.00. (695) 27,Nov 1846. William J Edwards to Mary C Lourance. For the sum of $40.00, horse, hog, cattle, bed and furniture etc a tract of land joining Hugh Blackwelder, Milas Lourance, containing 5 acres. Signed William J Edwrads . Witness John M. (poss Edwards) W. Biggy and J. A> F. Jamison jurat. ( I don't think William J is listed on the 1850 census for NC) (842) 15,March 1844. William Edwards to Hugh Blackwelder. For the sum of &820, a tract on waters of Black Creek joining Thomas Stelle, Mrs Bostian, Amos McNeeley, James F McNeeley Miles Lourance, containing 205 acres. Signed William Edwards, Witness James Crosby and W Hargrove jurat. Proved Feb. 1848, Regestered 10 March 1848. Would like additioal info on this Edwards family Barbara of Ca >>