John Judson Edwards

Brief Life History of John Judson

When John Judson Edwards was born on 16 June 1897, in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, his father, John Judson Edwards, was 40 and his mother, Mary Elizabeth Cookingham, was 40. He lived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States for about 10 years. He died on 22 November 1921, at the age of 24, and was buried in Manor Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Cochranville, West Fallowfield Township, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States.

Photos and Memories (0)

Photos and Memories

Do you know John Judson? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

John Judson Edwards
1897–1921
Eliza Edwards
1897–

Sources (5)

  • John J Edwards in household of John J Edwards, "United States Census, 1920"
  • John J. Edwards, "Pennsylvania, Philadelphia City Births, 1860-1906"
  • John Judson Edwards, "Find A Grave Index"

Spouse and Children

World Events (8)

1898 · War with the Spanish

After the explosion of the USS Maine in the Havana Harbor in Cuba, the United States engaged the Spanish in war. The war was fought on two fronts, one in Cuba, which helped gain their independence, and in the Philippines, which helped the US gain another territory for a time.

1900 · Gold for Cash!

This Act set a price at which gold could be traded for paper money.

1904

St. Louis, Missouri, United States hosts Summer Olympic Games.

Name Meaning

English and Welsh: variant of Edward , with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s. This surname is also very common among African Americans.

History: One of the earliest American bearers of this very common English surname was William Edwards, the son of Rev. Richard Edwards, a London clergyman in the age of Elizabeth I, who came to New England c. 1640. His descendant Jonathan (1703–58), of East Windsor, CT, was a prominent Congregational clergyman whose New England theology led to the first Great Awakening, a great religious revival.

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

Possible Related Names

Discover Even More

As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

Create a FREE Account

Search for Another Deceased Ancestor

Share this with your family and friends.