Mary Polly Williams b. 1832 in Hillsville, married James A. Edwards b. 1830 in Hillsville and I have been seriously searching for the parents of James A. EDWARDS and believe his father was Thomas EDWARDS married to Mary McDANNEL (McDaniel). There were a half dozen James Edwards in the area of Hillsville at the time and even J P Alderman was not absolutely clear about the parents of James A. Edwards. Elias Davis signed the surety bond for James' marriage in Dec 1849. I've been told that Thomas and Mary McDannel Edwards are buried at the Williams-Jenkins cemetary near Woodlawn. Does anyone know more about Mary McDaniel (McDannel) b. 1776-1867 who married Thomas Edwards in 1806? I would be thrilled to confirm James A.'s parentage. Thank you for helping out. Beth in Florida