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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  John EDWARDS was born about 1848 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK (son of Robert EDWARDS and Christiana MARK).

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1851, Croft House, Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK
    • Residence: 1861, Croft, Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; age 12, Scholar, born Luxulyan


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Robert EDWARDS was born before 20 Sep 1812 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK (son of Benedict EDWARDS and Mary KEAM); died between Jan and Mar 1902 in Bodmin District, Cornwall, UK.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 20 Sep 1812, Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK
    • Residence: 1851, Croft House, Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK
    • Residence: 1861, Croft, Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; age 49, Farmer, born Luxulyan - residence appears to read "Croth" (one transcriber gave it as "Crain"), and John Thomas is shown as the resident of Croft Farm House (freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~kayhin/61533.html) -- not sure what this reads
    • Residence: 1871, Croft, Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; age 58, Farmer (of 27 acres employing 1-2 Boys 1 man), born Luxulyan
    • Residence: 1881, Croft, Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; age 68, Farmer (of 40 acres), born Luxulyan
    • Residence: 1891, Croft, Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; age 78, Farmer and Employer, born Luxulyan - the location was originally written as "Carhart" which was crossed out and replaced with "Croft"
    • Residence: 1901, Croft Farm, Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; age 88, Retired farmer living on own means, born Luxulyan - son-in-law Thomas Rundle now operating the farm

    Notes:

    Baptism:
    twin sons Robert and Henry == https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-267-11664-9609-22

    Died:
    age 89

    Robert married Christiana MARK on 3 Mar 1847 in Register Office, Bodmin, Cornwall, UK. Christiana (daughter of William MARK and Frances - Fanny - MOYSESS) was born before 1 Sep 1816 in Colan, Cornwall, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Christiana MARK was born before 1 Sep 1816 in Colan, Cornwall, UK (daughter of William MARK and Frances - Fanny - MOYSESS).

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1851, Croft House, Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; age 34, born Colan
    • Residence: 1861, Croft, Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; age 44, Farmer's Wife, born Luxulyan
    • Residence: 1871, Croft, Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; age 54, Farmer's Wife, born Colan
    • Residence: 1881, Croft, Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; age 64, Farmer's Wife, born Colan
    • Residence: 1891, Croft, Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; age 74, born Colan
    • Residence: 1901, Croft Farm, Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; age 84, born Colan

    Notes:

    Married:
    civil marriage - he 33, widower, waterman in a mine, res Croft in Luxillion, son of farmer Benedict, his mark - she 29, spinster, servant, res Croft in Luxillion, day of school master William, signed her name

    Children:
    1. Annie Maria EDWARDS was born between Apr and Jun 1862 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK.
    2. 1. John EDWARDS was born about 1848 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK.
    3. Cassandra EDWARDS was born about 1850 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK.
    4. Henry EDWARDS was born about 1850 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK.
    5. Benedict EDWARDS was born about 1853 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK.
    6. Samuel EDWARDS was born about 1856 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Benedict EDWARDS was born before 9 May 1779 in Tywardreath, Cornwall, UK (son of Henry EDWARDS and Jennifer WEBBER); died before 3 Feb 1856 in Trebantwater, Tywardreath, Cornwall, UK; was buried on 3 Feb 1856 in Lanreath, Cornwall, UK.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 9 May 1779, Tywardreath, Cornwall, UK
    • Residence: 21 Sep 1799, Tywardreath, Cornwall, UK; residence at time of marriage
    • Residence: 1841, St Blazey Village, St Blazey, Cornwall, UK
    • Residence: 1851, Pigscoombe, Lanreath, Cornwall, UK

    Notes:

    Baptism:
    ==https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-266-11062-200061-68

    Buried:
    Lanreath Burials (1813-1890) - Page 55 - No. 435 - Name: Benedict Edwards - Abode: Trebantwater - When buried: 1856 3 Feby - Age: 77 - By whom the Ceremony was performed: Richard ?Buller? Rector

    Benedict married Mary KEAM on 21 Sep 1799 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK. Mary (daughter of Robert KEAM and Mary PHILLIPS) was born on 28 Dec 1777 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Mary KEAM was born on 28 Dec 1777 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK (daughter of Robert KEAM and Mary PHILLIPS).

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 28 Dec 1777, Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK
    • Residence: 1841, St Blazey Village, St Blazey, Cornwall, UK
    • Residence: 1851, Pigscoombe, Lanreath, Cornwall, UK
    • Residence: 1861, Newport, St Veep, Cornwall, UK; living with son John and his wife Betsy

    Notes:

    Baptism:
    Luxulyan Baptisms & Burials (1711-1799) - Page 12 of Baptisms - Mary Daughter of Robert Keam by Mary his Wife Baptiz'd December the 28th 1777

    Children:
    1. Richard EDWARDS was born before 29 Dec 1799 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK.
    2. Jenefer EDWARDS was born before 12 May 1801 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK.
    3. John EDWARDS was born before 30 Jun 1802 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK.
    4. Ann EDWARDS was born before 26 Dec 1803 in Twyardreath, Cornwall, UK.
    5. Mary EDWARDS was born before 7 Jul 1805 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK.
    6. Catharine EDWARDS was born before 7 Feb 1808 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK.
    7. Benedict - Benedick - EDWARDS was born before 30 Jul 1809 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK.
    8. William EDWARDS was born before 9 Apr 1811 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; died on 3 Oct 1908 in Brighton, South Australia, Australia.
    9. Henry EDWARDS was born before 20 Sep 1812 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK.
    10. 2. Robert EDWARDS was born before 20 Sep 1812 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; died between Jan and Mar 1902 in Bodmin District, Cornwall, UK.

  3. 6.  William MARKWilliam MARK was born about 1781 in Cornwall, UK; died before 5 Feb 1857 in Croft Cottages, Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; was buried on 5 Feb 1857 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1841, Mountjoy, Colan, Cornwall, UK; Age: 60
    • Occupation: 3 Mar 1847, Cornwall, UK; School master - at marriage of daugher Christiana - he was probably still living in Mountjoy in Calon parish
    • Residence: 1851, Mountjoy, Colan, Cornwall, UK; Age: 72; Relation: Head

    Notes:

    Buried:
    == https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-267-12896-162522-36

    Died:
    Living with daughter Christiana (Mark) Edwards family at Croft Cottages

    William married Frances - Fanny - MOYSESS on 17 Jan 1808 in Truro, Cornwall, UK. Frances was born about 1781 in Cornwall, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Frances - Fanny - MOYSESS was born about 1781 in Cornwall, UK.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1841, Mountjoy, Colan, Cornwall, UK; Age: 60
    • Residence: 1851, Mountjoy, Colan, Cornwall, UK; Age: 74; Relation: Wife

    Notes:

    Married:
    St. Mary's == Source: CFHS DB

    Children:
    1. Fanny MARK was born before 7 Feb 1811 in St Columb Minor, Cornwall, UK.
    2. Cassandra MARK was born before 23 Apr 1815 in Colan, Cornwall, UK; died before 4 Nov 1844 in Carhart, Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; was buried on 4 Nov 1844 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK.
    3. 3. Christiana MARK was born before 1 Sep 1816 in Colan, Cornwall, UK.
    4. Thomasin MARK was born before 28 Oct 1818 in Colan, Cornwall, UK.
    5. Mary MARK was born before 19 Oct 1821 in Colan, Cornwall, UK.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Henry EDWARDSHenry EDWARDS was born before 21 Jul 1735 in Tywardreath, Cornwall, UK (son of Richard EDWARDS and Mary - married John Edwards -).

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 21 Jul 1735, Tywardreath, Cornwall, UK

    Notes:

    Baptism:
    == https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-266-11062-200237-18

    Henry married Jennifer WEBBER on 17 Jun 1759 in Tywardreath, Cornwall, UK. Jennifer was born about 1739. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Jennifer WEBBER was born about 1739.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    best candidate baptism in CFHS DB: Junepher to Richard & Elizabeth Webber, St Columb Minor 22 Oct 1727 - but seems too early

    Notes:

    Married:
    he a Husbandman, signed own name - she a Spinster, made her mark - witnesses: Nicholas Courts, Thomas Webbow (both signed own name) == https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-266-11062-199690-86

    Children:
    1. 4. Benedict EDWARDS was born before 9 May 1779 in Tywardreath, Cornwall, UK; died before 3 Feb 1856 in Trebantwater, Tywardreath, Cornwall, UK; was buried on 3 Feb 1856 in Lanreath, Cornwall, UK.

  3. 10.  Robert KEAM was born on 5 Nov 1740 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK (son of Robert KEAM CEAM and Frances TOM); died before 8 Jan 1837 in Church Town, St Blazey, Cornwall, UK; was buried on 8 Jan 1837 in St Blazey, Cornwall, UK.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1799, Treskilling, Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; 1799 Assessment of Tenement of Treskilling of Estate of late Geo Huntley Esq in Register #89985 - NOT SURE SAME ROBERT SINCE ONLY LISTED BY NAME - Assessed 14 shillings
    • Will: 6 May 1836, St Blazey, Cornwall, UK; == https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-XSM3-4Z2?i=1006&cat=329778 AND https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-XSM3-8SM?i=1007&cat=329778
    • Probate: 12 Apr 1837, St Blazey, Cornwall, UK; See PDF of images & transciption == https://www.ancestry.com/mediaui-viewer/tree/12001386/person/-321289738/media/7c54bc75-f070-4161-9322-68cc7968667f

    Notes:



    Birth:
    death age 85 gives birth 1752 - see research note

    Buried:
    Note that his age at death is given as 85, which would place his birth about 1752.

    Died:
    Buried 8 Jan 1837

    Robert married Mary PHILLIPS on 25 Jul 1775 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK. Mary (daughter of William PHILLIPS and Grace HORE) was born on 7 Aug 1750 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; died before 25 Apr 1814 in Porth, St Blazey, Cornwall, UK; was buried on 25 Apr 1814 in St Blazey, Cornwall, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Mary PHILLIPS was born on 7 Aug 1750 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK (daughter of William PHILLIPS and Grace HORE); died before 25 Apr 1814 in Porth, St Blazey, Cornwall, UK; was buried on 25 Apr 1814 in St Blazey, Cornwall, UK.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 7 Aug 1750, Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK

    Notes:

    Baptism:
    == https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-267-11664-17292-85

    Buried:
    St. Blazey Burials (1813-1839) - Page 1 - Burials in the Parish of St Blazey - in the County of Cornwall in the Year 1813 [1814 is in the margin to the left of her entry] - No. 4 - Name: Mary Keam - Abode: Porth - When buried: 1814 April 25th - Age: 61

    Died:
    burial 25 Apr 1814

    Notes:

    Married:
    NOT SURE THE 1740 ROBERT WAS THE ONE WHO MARRIED MARY PHILLIPS. IT MAY HAVE BEEN THE 1737 ROBERT.

    Children:
    1. Humphrey KEAM was born before 4 Feb 1776 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; died before 11 Jul 1860 in Bodelva, St Blazey, Cornwall, UK; was buried on 11 Jul 1860 in Par, Cornwall, UK.
    2. 5. Mary KEAM was born on 28 Dec 1777 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK.
    3. John KEAM was born before 23 Jul 1780 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; died on 4 Apr 1862 in St Blazey, Cornwall, UK.
    4. Robert KEAM was born before 11 Feb 1784 in St Austell, Cornwall, UK; died after 1851 in St Blazey, Cornwall, , England.
    5. William KEAM was born before 29 Jan 1786 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; died before 4 Mar 1866 in Church Town, St Blazey, Cornwall, UK; was buried on 4 Mar 1866 in St Blazey, Cornwall, UK.
    6. Matthew KEAM was born on 27 Jul 1788 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; died on 5 Jul 1843 in St. Blazey, Cornwall, UK.
    7. Nicholas KEAM was born before 25 Sep 1790 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; died in 1843 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK.
    8. Jane Joan Jenny KEAM was born before 22 Jul 1792 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; died on 28 Apr 1874 in Whitby, Ontario, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Arthur KEAM was born before 16 Nov 1794 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK.
    10. Charity KEAM was born before 6 Nov 1796 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; died before 24 Jan 1829 in Church Town, St. Blazey, Cornwall, UK; was buried on 24 Jan 1829 in St Blazey, Cornwall, UK.