Dr. Benjamin F. Edwards was born at Darnestown, Maryland, July 2, 1797. He was the son of Benj. Edwards, who was,
at one time, member of Congress from Maryland and a member of the convention that ratified the Federal Constitution. He was described by Wm. Wirt, the celebrated attorney-general of the United States, as being "one of nature's great men." He possessed great oratorical power, which on several occasions he used in the service of his country.
When Dr. Edwards was two years old his parents removed to Kentucky and settled at Bardstown [Nelson County, KY], where his early life was spent. At the age of 20 he was converted and united with the Baptist church. From the first day of his new life to the last he realized that God had called him to work, and he immediately entered upon an active Christian life. In 1819 he married Miss Eliza Green, a daughter of Willis Green, of Danville, Kentucky, and soon after emigrated to Missouri, where he joined his brother-in-law, Gen. Duff Green, and formed the acquaintance of Gov. Gamble and other prominent men of that day.
His first stay in Missouri was short; it lasted only a year. He then returned to Kentucky and made his home in the neighborhood of Russellville. Here he practiced medicine, the study of which occupied most of his early years.
In March, 1827, he removed from Kentucky to Edwardsville, Ill., where his skill as a physician soon secured him a large practice. His rides extended so far from home as to make five relays of horses necessary to attend to his professional duties. It was while a resident at this place that he and a few others organized in his parlor the first Baptist church in Illinois that was solemnly pledged to the cause of missions. He also advocated and with the aid of Dr. Peck succeeded in organizing the first Baptist association in Illinois which advocated the same cause. But it was not in missions alone that he was interested. He realized the power of an educated ministry and was a prime mover in the organization of Rock Spring Seminary.
From Edwardsville he removed to Alton and continued to reside there till 1846, when he took up his residence in St. Louis. He came to this city with agreat reputation as a physician, and immediately entered upon a large practice. Even in this busy city and active life he was continually seeking to promote the good of the Baptist cause, and no worthy object was permitted to pass by without being recognized and substantially aided.
In 1849, during the height of the gold fever, he went to California and spent two years, at the end of which time he returned and resumed the practice of his profession in St. Louis.
In 1866 he purchased his beautiful home in Kirkwood and removed there to enjoy the peace and quiet of a country life. Finding no Baptist church here, he soon entered upon the work of organizing one. This could not be accomplished for some time, but at last his work was rewarded, and his dearest wish gratified when in 1870 the present Baptist church was founded. Soon after, almost alone, aided only by a few, he entered upon the work of building the present Baptist house of worship, and this neat brick edifice is to-day a standing monument of his zeal for God and his devotion to His cause. We realize that in his departure we lose an earnest, devoted Christian, a thorough Biblical student and an earnest worker in the cause of Christ. When well, his seat at church or prayer meeting was never vacant.
The family of Dr. Edwards comprised Sarah, Willis, Benjamin, Frank C. and Julia, who now rest with him in Bellefontaine Cemetery; and Mrs. Whittaker, of Kirkwood, Mrs. Ostrom, of New York, Mrs. Todd, of Columbia, Mo., Presley, of Hillsboro, Ill., and Cyrus, of Dennison, Texas, who are still living, besides many grandchildren.
His death, which occurred at his home April 27, 1877, at the advanced age of 80 years, covered with a cloud of sorrow the Baptist church and community of Kirkwood (By William Elmer, in Central Baptist, May, 1877, pp 766, 767).
http://baptisthistoryhomepage.com/missouri.baptist.bios.html
Missouri Baptist Biographies
by Robert S. Duncan, 1882
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Benjaimin F. Edwards Estate;
In the name of almighty God I Benjamin F. Edwards of Kirkwood, St Louis Missouri being of sound mind and memory do make publish, and declare this as and for my last will and testament hereby revoking all other wills by me at any time made that as to say after all my debts are paid and discharged the residue of my estate of every kind real and personal, I give, bequeath and dispose of as follows to wit____.
I give to my grandsons Franklin M. Edwards and Willis G. Edwards surviving children of my son Benjamin E. Edward deceased each the sum of $ 100.00 to be paid to them as they shall respectively attain their majority..
I give to my grand children Julia Parsons and Charles Parson each the sum of $ 100.00.
I give to my grandson Edwards Whitaker the sum of $ 250.00.
I give to my grandson Benjamin E. Ostrom the sum of $200..00.
I give to my Grandson Benjamin F. Edwards $200.00.
I give bequeath and devise all the rest of my estate as follows to wit____.
To my daughter Letitia Whitaker the sum of $ 3000.00 dollars and to my grandson Edwards Whitaker of Kirkwood in the County of St Louis in trust as follows,.
To Wit____The sum of $ 4,000.00 to be by him invested and the interest and ? power in his discretion for greater safety, convenience, or increased income thereon to change from time to time said investments-in such manner as shall to him seem best and when it may become needful in his discretion for the proper support of the said Presley I, Cyrus L, Martha L, Mary E, for the proper support or education during their lives, of their children respectively to use such part of the principal of the sums, hereby left in trust from them respectively (the whole if necessary) as may be needed or if it should be desired by any other said legatees and should seem best to my said trustee to invest the whole or so much of each of said sum, left in trust for them respectively or may be needed for the purpose, in the purchase of a home or place or residence for them respectively..
If my estate should prove larger or smaller than estimated in the gifts made then I direct that whatever there may be divided in proportions as specified above between my daughter Letitia Whitaker and the trustee above named for the proportionate benefit of the parties herein before named..
If either of my children before the division of my estate have died leaving lawful issue then such issue shall receive the parents share, but if there be no issue then such shares shall fall into the general fund to be divided among them.
(appears portion missing) Later Matthew W. Lett and a Wm. A Kingdon testified that Benjamin F. Edwards signed this will 8 Feb 1875 in their presence...stated he died April 27, 1877.
Note".
Edwards M. Whitaker was Trustee for May (or Mary) E. Ostrom, P.J. Edwards, C.S. Edwards, Martha E Todd and a Jimmie or Jennie last name not legible-noted Martha E. Todd child of Deceased in 1884 $ 1500.00 paid to Martha Todd. noted Edwards Whitaker only heir of Letitia E. Whitaker - received $ 4,000 September 20, 1882...Administration Edwards Whitaker,.
George S. Drake and Leonard Matthews securites of $ 40,000.00 (Ancestry: Benjamin "Dr" Edwards family tree of bowweb77).
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The obituary of Benjamin Franklin Edward's father, Benjamin Edwards (1753-1826), by William Wirt can be viewed: Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society, Vol. Nine, Nos. 1-4, April 1916-January 1917, pp 281-283.
http://www.jstor.org/stable/40194178?seq=5
at one time, member of Congress from Maryland and a member of the convention that ratified the Federal Constitution. He was described by Wm. Wirt, the celebrated attorney-general of the United States, as being "one of nature's great men." He possessed great oratorical power, which on several occasions he used in the service of his country.
When Dr. Edwards was two years old his parents removed to Kentucky and settled at Bardstown [Nelson County, KY], where his early life was spent. At the age of 20 he was converted and united with the Baptist church. From the first day of his new life to the last he realized that God had called him to work, and he immediately entered upon an active Christian life. In 1819 he married Miss Eliza Green, a daughter of Willis Green, of Danville, Kentucky, and soon after emigrated to Missouri, where he joined his brother-in-law, Gen. Duff Green, and formed the acquaintance of Gov. Gamble and other prominent men of that day.
His first stay in Missouri was short; it lasted only a year. He then returned to Kentucky and made his home in the neighborhood of Russellville. Here he practiced medicine, the study of which occupied most of his early years.
In March, 1827, he removed from Kentucky to Edwardsville, Ill., where his skill as a physician soon secured him a large practice. His rides extended so far from home as to make five relays of horses necessary to attend to his professional duties. It was while a resident at this place that he and a few others organized in his parlor the first Baptist church in Illinois that was solemnly pledged to the cause of missions. He also advocated and with the aid of Dr. Peck succeeded in organizing the first Baptist association in Illinois which advocated the same cause. But it was not in missions alone that he was interested. He realized the power of an educated ministry and was a prime mover in the organization of Rock Spring Seminary.
From Edwardsville he removed to Alton and continued to reside there till 1846, when he took up his residence in St. Louis. He came to this city with agreat reputation as a physician, and immediately entered upon a large practice. Even in this busy city and active life he was continually seeking to promote the good of the Baptist cause, and no worthy object was permitted to pass by without being recognized and substantially aided.
In 1849, during the height of the gold fever, he went to California and spent two years, at the end of which time he returned and resumed the practice of his profession in St. Louis.
In 1866 he purchased his beautiful home in Kirkwood and removed there to enjoy the peace and quiet of a country life. Finding no Baptist church here, he soon entered upon the work of organizing one. This could not be accomplished for some time, but at last his work was rewarded, and his dearest wish gratified when in 1870 the present Baptist church was founded. Soon after, almost alone, aided only by a few, he entered upon the work of building the present Baptist house of worship, and this neat brick edifice is to-day a standing monument of his zeal for God and his devotion to His cause. We realize that in his departure we lose an earnest, devoted Christian, a thorough Biblical student and an earnest worker in the cause of Christ. When well, his seat at church or prayer meeting was never vacant.
The family of Dr. Edwards comprised Sarah, Willis, Benjamin, Frank C. and Julia, who now rest with him in Bellefontaine Cemetery; and Mrs. Whittaker, of Kirkwood, Mrs. Ostrom, of New York, Mrs. Todd, of Columbia, Mo., Presley, of Hillsboro, Ill., and Cyrus, of Dennison, Texas, who are still living, besides many grandchildren.
His death, which occurred at his home April 27, 1877, at the advanced age of 80 years, covered with a cloud of sorrow the Baptist church and community of Kirkwood (By William Elmer, in Central Baptist, May, 1877, pp 766, 767).
http://baptisthistoryhomepage.com/missouri.baptist.bios.html
Missouri Baptist Biographies
by Robert S. Duncan, 1882
------------
Benjaimin F. Edwards Estate;
In the name of almighty God I Benjamin F. Edwards of Kirkwood, St Louis Missouri being of sound mind and memory do make publish, and declare this as and for my last will and testament hereby revoking all other wills by me at any time made that as to say after all my debts are paid and discharged the residue of my estate of every kind real and personal, I give, bequeath and dispose of as follows to wit____.
I give to my grandsons Franklin M. Edwards and Willis G. Edwards surviving children of my son Benjamin E. Edward deceased each the sum of $ 100.00 to be paid to them as they shall respectively attain their majority..
I give to my grand children Julia Parsons and Charles Parson each the sum of $ 100.00.
I give to my grandson Edwards Whitaker the sum of $ 250.00.
I give to my grandson Benjamin E. Ostrom the sum of $200..00.
I give to my Grandson Benjamin F. Edwards $200.00.
I give bequeath and devise all the rest of my estate as follows to wit____.
To my daughter Letitia Whitaker the sum of $ 3000.00 dollars and to my grandson Edwards Whitaker of Kirkwood in the County of St Louis in trust as follows,.
To Wit____The sum of $ 4,000.00 to be by him invested and the interest and ? power in his discretion for greater safety, convenience, or increased income thereon to change from time to time said investments-in such manner as shall to him seem best and when it may become needful in his discretion for the proper support of the said Presley I, Cyrus L, Martha L, Mary E, for the proper support or education during their lives, of their children respectively to use such part of the principal of the sums, hereby left in trust from them respectively (the whole if necessary) as may be needed or if it should be desired by any other said legatees and should seem best to my said trustee to invest the whole or so much of each of said sum, left in trust for them respectively or may be needed for the purpose, in the purchase of a home or place or residence for them respectively..
If my estate should prove larger or smaller than estimated in the gifts made then I direct that whatever there may be divided in proportions as specified above between my daughter Letitia Whitaker and the trustee above named for the proportionate benefit of the parties herein before named..
If either of my children before the division of my estate have died leaving lawful issue then such issue shall receive the parents share, but if there be no issue then such shares shall fall into the general fund to be divided among them.
(appears portion missing) Later Matthew W. Lett and a Wm. A Kingdon testified that Benjamin F. Edwards signed this will 8 Feb 1875 in their presence...stated he died April 27, 1877.
Note".
Edwards M. Whitaker was Trustee for May (or Mary) E. Ostrom, P.J. Edwards, C.S. Edwards, Martha E Todd and a Jimmie or Jennie last name not legible-noted Martha E. Todd child of Deceased in 1884 $ 1500.00 paid to Martha Todd. noted Edwards Whitaker only heir of Letitia E. Whitaker - received $ 4,000 September 20, 1882...Administration Edwards Whitaker,.
George S. Drake and Leonard Matthews securites of $ 40,000.00 (Ancestry: Benjamin "Dr" Edwards family tree of bowweb77).
-------
The obituary of Benjamin Franklin Edward's father, Benjamin Edwards (1753-1826), by William Wirt can be viewed: Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society, Vol. Nine, Nos. 1-4, April 1916-January 1917, pp 281-283.
http://www.jstor.org/stable/40194178?seq=5
Dr. Benjamin F. Edwards was born at Darnestown, Maryland, July 2, 1797. He was the son of Benj. Edwards, who was,
at one time, member of Congress from Maryland and a member of the convention that ratified the Federal Constitution. He was described by Wm. Wirt, the celebrated attorney-general of the United States, as being "one of nature's great men." He possessed great oratorical power, which on several occasions he used in the service of his country.
When Dr. Edwards was two years old his parents removed to Kentucky and settled at Bardstown [Nelson County, KY], where his early life was spent. At the age of 20 he was converted and united with the Baptist church. From the first day of his new life to the last he realized that God had called him to work, and he immediately entered upon an active Christian life. In 1819 he married Miss Eliza Green, a daughter of Willis Green, of Danville, Kentucky, and soon after emigrated to Missouri, where he joined his brother-in-law, Gen. Duff Green, and formed the acquaintance of Gov. Gamble and other prominent men of that day.
His first stay in Missouri was short; it lasted only a year. He then returned to Kentucky and made his home in the neighborhood of Russellville. Here he practiced medicine, the study of which occupied most of his early years.
In March, 1827, he removed from Kentucky to Edwardsville, Ill., where his skill as a physician soon secured him a large practice. His rides extended so far from home as to make five relays of horses necessary to attend to his professional duties. It was while a resident at this place that he and a few others organized in his parlor the first Baptist church in Illinois that was solemnly pledged to the cause of missions. He also advocated and with the aid of Dr. Peck succeeded in organizing the first Baptist association in Illinois which advocated the same cause. But it was not in missions alone that he was interested. He realized the power of an educated ministry and was a prime mover in the organization of Rock Spring Seminary.
From Edwardsville he removed to Alton and continued to reside there till 1846, when he took up his residence in St. Louis. He came to this city with agreat reputation as a physician, and immediately entered upon a large practice. Even in this busy city and active life he was continually seeking to promote the good of the Baptist cause, and no worthy object was permitted to pass by without being recognized and substantially aided.
In 1849, during the height of the gold fever, he went to California and spent two years, at the end of which time he returned and resumed the practice of his profession in St. Louis.
In 1866 he purchased his beautiful home in Kirkwood and removed there to enjoy the peace and quiet of a country life. Finding no Baptist church here, he soon entered upon the work of organizing one. This could not be accomplished for some time, but at last his work was rewarded, and his dearest wish gratified when in 1870 the present Baptist church was founded. Soon after, almost alone, aided only by a few, he entered upon the work of building the present Baptist house of worship, and this neat brick edifice is to-day a standing monument of his zeal for God and his devotion to His cause. We realize that in his departure we lose an earnest, devoted Christian, a thorough Biblical student and an earnest worker in the cause of Christ. When well, his seat at church or prayer meeting was never vacant.
The family of Dr. Edwards comprised Sarah, Willis, Benjamin, Frank C. and Julia, who now rest with him in Bellefontaine Cemetery; and Mrs. Whittaker, of Kirkwood, Mrs. Ostrom, of New York, Mrs. Todd, of Columbia, Mo., Presley, of Hillsboro, Ill., and Cyrus, of Dennison, Texas, who are still living, besides many grandchildren.
His death, which occurred at his home April 27, 1877, at the advanced age of 80 years, covered with a cloud of sorrow the Baptist church and community of Kirkwood (By William Elmer, in Central Baptist, May, 1877, pp 766, 767).
http://baptisthistoryhomepage.com/missouri.baptist.bios.html
Missouri Baptist Biographies
by Robert S. Duncan, 1882
------------
Benjaimin F. Edwards Estate;
In the name of almighty God I Benjamin F. Edwards of Kirkwood, St Louis Missouri being of sound mind and memory do make publish, and declare this as and for my last will and testament hereby revoking all other wills by me at any time made that as to say after all my debts are paid and discharged the residue of my estate of every kind real and personal, I give, bequeath and dispose of as follows to wit____.
I give to my grandsons Franklin M. Edwards and Willis G. Edwards surviving children of my son Benjamin E. Edward deceased each the sum of $ 100.00 to be paid to them as they shall respectively attain their majority..
I give to my grand children Julia Parsons and Charles Parson each the sum of $ 100.00.
I give to my grandson Edwards Whitaker the sum of $ 250.00.
I give to my grandson Benjamin E. Ostrom the sum of $200..00.
I give to my Grandson Benjamin F. Edwards $200.00.
I give bequeath and devise all the rest of my estate as follows to wit____.
To my daughter Letitia Whitaker the sum of $ 3000.00 dollars and to my grandson Edwards Whitaker of Kirkwood in the County of St Louis in trust as follows,.
To Wit____The sum of $ 4,000.00 to be by him invested and the interest and ? power in his discretion for greater safety, convenience, or increased income thereon to change from time to time said investments-in such manner as shall to him seem best and when it may become needful in his discretion for the proper support of the said Presley I, Cyrus L, Martha L, Mary E, for the proper support or education during their lives, of their children respectively to use such part of the principal of the sums, hereby left in trust from them respectively (the whole if necessary) as may be needed or if it should be desired by any other said legatees and should seem best to my said trustee to invest the whole or so much of each of said sum, left in trust for them respectively or may be needed for the purpose, in the purchase of a home or place or residence for them respectively..
If my estate should prove larger or smaller than estimated in the gifts made then I direct that whatever there may be divided in proportions as specified above between my daughter Letitia Whitaker and the trustee above named for the proportionate benefit of the parties herein before named..
If either of my children before the division of my estate have died leaving lawful issue then such issue shall receive the parents share, but if there be no issue then such shares shall fall into the general fund to be divided among them.
(appears portion missing) Later Matthew W. Lett and a Wm. A Kingdon testified that Benjamin F. Edwards signed this will 8 Feb 1875 in their presence...stated he died April 27, 1877.
Note".
Edwards M. Whitaker was Trustee for May (or Mary) E. Ostrom, P.J. Edwards, C.S. Edwards, Martha E Todd and a Jimmie or Jennie last name not legible-noted Martha E. Todd child of Deceased in 1884 $ 1500.00 paid to Martha Todd. noted Edwards Whitaker only heir of Letitia E. Whitaker - received $ 4,000 September 20, 1882...Administration Edwards Whitaker,.
George S. Drake and Leonard Matthews securites of $ 40,000.00 (Ancestry: Benjamin "Dr" Edwards family tree of bowweb77).
-------
The obituary of Benjamin Franklin Edward's father, Benjamin Edwards (1753-1826), by William Wirt can be viewed: Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society, Vol. Nine, Nos. 1-4, April 1916-January 1917, pp 281-283.
http://www.jstor.org/stable/40194178?seq=5
at one time, member of Congress from Maryland and a member of the convention that ratified the Federal Constitution. He was described by Wm. Wirt, the celebrated attorney-general of the United States, as being "one of nature's great men." He possessed great oratorical power, which on several occasions he used in the service of his country.
When Dr. Edwards was two years old his parents removed to Kentucky and settled at Bardstown [Nelson County, KY], where his early life was spent. At the age of 20 he was converted and united with the Baptist church. From the first day of his new life to the last he realized that God had called him to work, and he immediately entered upon an active Christian life. In 1819 he married Miss Eliza Green, a daughter of Willis Green, of Danville, Kentucky, and soon after emigrated to Missouri, where he joined his brother-in-law, Gen. Duff Green, and formed the acquaintance of Gov. Gamble and other prominent men of that day.
His first stay in Missouri was short; it lasted only a year. He then returned to Kentucky and made his home in the neighborhood of Russellville. Here he practiced medicine, the study of which occupied most of his early years.
In March, 1827, he removed from Kentucky to Edwardsville, Ill., where his skill as a physician soon secured him a large practice. His rides extended so far from home as to make five relays of horses necessary to attend to his professional duties. It was while a resident at this place that he and a few others organized in his parlor the first Baptist church in Illinois that was solemnly pledged to the cause of missions. He also advocated and with the aid of Dr. Peck succeeded in organizing the first Baptist association in Illinois which advocated the same cause. But it was not in missions alone that he was interested. He realized the power of an educated ministry and was a prime mover in the organization of Rock Spring Seminary.
From Edwardsville he removed to Alton and continued to reside there till 1846, when he took up his residence in St. Louis. He came to this city with agreat reputation as a physician, and immediately entered upon a large practice. Even in this busy city and active life he was continually seeking to promote the good of the Baptist cause, and no worthy object was permitted to pass by without being recognized and substantially aided.
In 1849, during the height of the gold fever, he went to California and spent two years, at the end of which time he returned and resumed the practice of his profession in St. Louis.
In 1866 he purchased his beautiful home in Kirkwood and removed there to enjoy the peace and quiet of a country life. Finding no Baptist church here, he soon entered upon the work of organizing one. This could not be accomplished for some time, but at last his work was rewarded, and his dearest wish gratified when in 1870 the present Baptist church was founded. Soon after, almost alone, aided only by a few, he entered upon the work of building the present Baptist house of worship, and this neat brick edifice is to-day a standing monument of his zeal for God and his devotion to His cause. We realize that in his departure we lose an earnest, devoted Christian, a thorough Biblical student and an earnest worker in the cause of Christ. When well, his seat at church or prayer meeting was never vacant.
The family of Dr. Edwards comprised Sarah, Willis, Benjamin, Frank C. and Julia, who now rest with him in Bellefontaine Cemetery; and Mrs. Whittaker, of Kirkwood, Mrs. Ostrom, of New York, Mrs. Todd, of Columbia, Mo., Presley, of Hillsboro, Ill., and Cyrus, of Dennison, Texas, who are still living, besides many grandchildren.
His death, which occurred at his home April 27, 1877, at the advanced age of 80 years, covered with a cloud of sorrow the Baptist church and community of Kirkwood (By William Elmer, in Central Baptist, May, 1877, pp 766, 767).
http://baptisthistoryhomepage.com/missouri.baptist.bios.html
Missouri Baptist Biographies
by Robert S. Duncan, 1882
------------
Benjaimin F. Edwards Estate;
In the name of almighty God I Benjamin F. Edwards of Kirkwood, St Louis Missouri being of sound mind and memory do make publish, and declare this as and for my last will and testament hereby revoking all other wills by me at any time made that as to say after all my debts are paid and discharged the residue of my estate of every kind real and personal, I give, bequeath and dispose of as follows to wit____.
I give to my grandsons Franklin M. Edwards and Willis G. Edwards surviving children of my son Benjamin E. Edward deceased each the sum of $ 100.00 to be paid to them as they shall respectively attain their majority..
I give to my grand children Julia Parsons and Charles Parson each the sum of $ 100.00.
I give to my grandson Edwards Whitaker the sum of $ 250.00.
I give to my grandson Benjamin E. Ostrom the sum of $200..00.
I give to my Grandson Benjamin F. Edwards $200.00.
I give bequeath and devise all the rest of my estate as follows to wit____.
To my daughter Letitia Whitaker the sum of $ 3000.00 dollars and to my grandson Edwards Whitaker of Kirkwood in the County of St Louis in trust as follows,.
To Wit____The sum of $ 4,000.00 to be by him invested and the interest and ? power in his discretion for greater safety, convenience, or increased income thereon to change from time to time said investments-in such manner as shall to him seem best and when it may become needful in his discretion for the proper support of the said Presley I, Cyrus L, Martha L, Mary E, for the proper support or education during their lives, of their children respectively to use such part of the principal of the sums, hereby left in trust from them respectively (the whole if necessary) as may be needed or if it should be desired by any other said legatees and should seem best to my said trustee to invest the whole or so much of each of said sum, left in trust for them respectively or may be needed for the purpose, in the purchase of a home or place or residence for them respectively..
If my estate should prove larger or smaller than estimated in the gifts made then I direct that whatever there may be divided in proportions as specified above between my daughter Letitia Whitaker and the trustee above named for the proportionate benefit of the parties herein before named..
If either of my children before the division of my estate have died leaving lawful issue then such issue shall receive the parents share, but if there be no issue then such shares shall fall into the general fund to be divided among them.
(appears portion missing) Later Matthew W. Lett and a Wm. A Kingdon testified that Benjamin F. Edwards signed this will 8 Feb 1875 in their presence...stated he died April 27, 1877.
Note".
Edwards M. Whitaker was Trustee for May (or Mary) E. Ostrom, P.J. Edwards, C.S. Edwards, Martha E Todd and a Jimmie or Jennie last name not legible-noted Martha E. Todd child of Deceased in 1884 $ 1500.00 paid to Martha Todd. noted Edwards Whitaker only heir of Letitia E. Whitaker - received $ 4,000 September 20, 1882...Administration Edwards Whitaker,.
George S. Drake and Leonard Matthews securites of $ 40,000.00 (Ancestry: Benjamin "Dr" Edwards family tree of bowweb77).
-------
The obituary of Benjamin Franklin Edward's father, Benjamin Edwards (1753-1826), by William Wirt can be viewed: Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society, Vol. Nine, Nos. 1-4, April 1916-January 1917, pp 281-283.
http://www.jstor.org/stable/40194178?seq=5
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