Person:Isaac Edwards (8)

Biography

History of Caldwell and Livingston Counties, Missouri, 1886 pages 455-456 [Isaac B. Edwards is described in this excerpt about his sons] Solomon, Amos and Haywood Edwards (Farmers and Stock-raisers). The names which head this sketch are those of three brothers, men well and favorably known among the people of this county, and especially of New York township. They are worthy representatives of a family which early became identified with the material development and progress of this county, and their memory is cherished with fond remembrance by those who recall the pioneer settlement of this community. The Edwards family are originally of English Descent, members of which came to the colony of Virginia many years prior to the War of the Revolution, and not a few of them participated in that long and terrible struggle for Independence, on the side of the American army. One of these, Isaac by name, was the great-grandfather of the Edwards brothers who now make their home within the borders of Caldwell county. His (Isaac's) son was Anual Edwards, the father of Isaac B. Edwards, and the latter in turn became the father of the subjects of this memoir. Anual Edwards was a gallant soldier in the War of 1812; he was long interested in farming in Virginia and reared a large family of children, of whom Isaac B. was born in Carroll county, Va. He also grew to manhood upon a farm, after which he was married to Miss Nancy Moore, of Grayson county, the same State. Heaven blessed this union with the following children: Celia, Solomon, Amos, Haywood, Rosamond, Ollie, Matilda and Ruth J. After his marriage Mr. Edwards continued to live in Carroll county Va., until 1849, when he removed with his family to Caldwell county, settling in New York township (then Grand River township). He immediately resumed his farming interests and from that time until his death was actively and energetically engaged in tilling the soil. As a hunter he was very successful and many pleasant hours were passed in the pursuit of game on the mountains of Virginia or the prairies of Missouri. Kind-hearted, generous and hospitable to all with whom he came into contact, he made friends wherever he went, and to the last enjoyed the respect and confidence and esteem of all who were favored with his acquaintance. Politically he was a Democrat, and his religious preferences led him to become a member of the Christian Church. He died January 15, 1874, after a continuous residence in the State for 25 years, though for one year when a young man he lived in Lafayette county.

1. ↑ ^1.0 1.1 Transcribed by Karen Walker. Pleasant Ridge Cemetery
   11/24/06.

   EDWARDS, Nancy, Jul. 12, 1816 Oct. 12, 1894 Mother
   Isaac B., Aug. 4, 1806 Jan. 15, 1874 Father

2. ↑ ^2.0 2.1 John Perry Alderman. Carroll 1765-1815: The Settlements. (Alderman Books, Second Printing, Copyrighted 1985)
   158, 12/26/06.
3. ↑ Notes
   
   Isaac B. Edwards fell from a load of hay, causing his death on January 15, 1873, after a continuous residence in Caldwell County for 25 years. He lived for one year in Lafayette County, Missouri. After his marriage in April 1835, he lived in Carroll County Virginia until 1849, when he came to Caldwell County.