Nancy Jane Edwards1,2

F, b. Jul 1829, d. 13 Nov 1910
FatherMordecai Edwards1 b. 15 Dec 1795, d. 2 Apr 1869
MotherPhoebe Barrett1 b. 1793, d. 1862

Events

BirthJul 1829Nancy Jane Edwards was born in Jul 1829 in Ohio.1,3 
Census18401 Jun 1840She is probably one of the three females age 10 to 14 listed in the household of her father, Mordecai, in the 1840 Federal Census of Adams, Muskingum County, Ohio.4 
Census185028 Dec 1850Nancy Jane Edwards was enumerated in the 1850 Federal Census in the household of Mordecai Edwards in Adams, Muskingum County, Ohio.1 
Marriage8 Jan 1857Nancy Jane Edwards married George Thomas Riney, son of Thomas Riney and Catherine Chaney, on 8 Jan 1857 in Muskingum County, Ohio.5,6 
Census18702 Jun 1870Nancy Jane Riney was enumerated in the 1870 Federal Census in the household of George Thomas Riney in Monroe, Muskingum County, Ohio.7 
Census188019 Jun 1880Nancy Jane Riney was enumerated in the 1880 Federal Census in the household of George Thomas Riney in Monroe, Muskingum County, Ohio.2 
Census190020 Jun 1900Nancy Jane Riney was enumerated in the 1900 Federal Census in the household of George Thomas Riney in Monroe, Muskingum County, Ohio.3 
Census191018 Apr 1910Nancy Jane Riney was enumerated in the 1910 Federal Census in the household of George Thomas Riney in Monroe, Muskingum County, Ohio.8 
Death13 Nov 1910Nancy Jane Riney died on 13 Nov 1910 in Monroe, Muskingum County, Ohio.5 
Burial16 Nov 1910She was buried on 16 Nov 1910 in Fairview Church Cemetery, Adamsville, Muskingum County, Ohio, aged 81 years and 4 months.9 
Burial31 Oct 1921Her husband, George Thomas Riney, was buried on 31 Oct 1921 in Fairview Church Cemetery, Adamsville, Muskingum County, Ohio, aged 88.9 

Family

 George Thomas Riney b. 16 Jun 1833, d. 29 Oct 1921
Children 1.Phoebe Catherine Riney7 b. 11 Dec 1857, d. 21 Sep 1931
 2.William B. Riney7 b. 1859
 3.Rachel Ann Riney+7 b. 21 Oct 1860, d. 21 Aug 1941
 4.Martha J. Riney7 b. 1864
ChartsDescendants of Henry Edwards

Citations

  1. [S1957] 1850 United States Federal Census, Ohio, Muskingum County, Adams, page 321A (stamped), digital image 21 of 24, population schedule, Line 13-21, dwelling 684, family 684, Mordica Edwards household (also indexed as Mardien Edwards on familysearch.org).
  2. [S16272] 1880 United States Federal Census, Ohio, Muskingum County, Monroe, ED 165, page 207B (stamped), Page No. 18 (handwritten), digital image 18 of 19, population schedule, line 9-15, dwelling 159, family 161, George T. Riney household.
  3. [S16273] 1900 United States Federal Census, Ohio, Muskingum County, Monroe, ED 41, page 9A (handwritten), digital image 17 of 18, population schedule, line 5-9, dwelling 180, family 189, G. Thomas Rainey household.
  4. [S20999] 1840 United States Federal Census, Ohio, Muskingum County, Adams, page 492 (stamped), digital image 9 of 12, line 15, Mordecai Edwards (indexed as Moraccai Edwards).
  5. [S16270] "Ohio Deaths, 1908-1953," FamilySearch, death certificate image, Nancy J. Riney, 1910, digital image 2925 of 33244, Ohio No. 62772.
  6. [S950] "Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1774-1993" Muskingum: 1844-1859, Book 4A, page 448-449, digital image 225 of 284, page 449, sixth entry, George F. Riney and Nancy J. Edwards, Database (with images).
  7. [S16271] 1870 United States Federal Census, Ohio, Muskingum County, Monroe, page 233A (stamped), Page No. 5 (handwritten), digital image 5 of 23, population schedule, line 27-32, dwelling 35, family 35, George F. Riney household (indexed as George E. Reney).
  8. [S16274] 1910 United States Federal Census, Ohio, Muskingum County, Monroe, ED 70, page 2B (handwritten), digital image 4 of 15, population schedule, line 83-89, family 47, George T. Riney household.
  9. [S16276] "Ohio Deaths, 1908-1953," FamilySearch, death certificate image, George Thomas Riney (indexed as George Thomas River), 1921, digital image 2392 of 3300, Ohio No. 58301.

Mary E. Edwards1,2

F, b. 1830, d. 1905
FatherMordecai Edwards1 b. 15 Dec 1795, d. 2 Apr 1869
MotherPhoebe Barrett1 b. 1793, d. 1862

Events

Birth1830Mary E. Edwards was born in 1830 in Ohio.1 
Census18401 Jun 1840She is probably one of the three females age 10 to 14 listed in the household of her father, Mordecai, in the 1840 Federal Census of Adams, Muskingum County, Ohio.3 
Census185028 Dec 1850Mary E. Edwards was enumerated in the 1850 Federal Census in the household of Mordecai Edwards in Adams, Muskingum County, Ohio.1 
Census186030 Jun 1860Mary E. Edwards was enumerated in the 1860 Federal Census in the household of Mordecai Edwards in Adams Township, Muskingum County, Ohio.4 
Marriage14 Feb 1861Mary E. Edwards married Philip Spragg on 14 Feb 1861 in Muskingum County, Ohio.2,5 
Death1905Mary E. Spragg died in 1905.2 

Family

 Philip Spragg
ChartsDescendants of Henry Edwards

Citations

  1. [S1957] 1850 United States Federal Census, Ohio, Muskingum County, Adams, page 321A (stamped), digital image 21 of 24, population schedule, Line 13-21, dwelling 684, family 684, Mordica Edwards household (also indexed as Mardien Edwards on familysearch.org).
  2. [S20984] Find A Grave, Harriet Edwards Melcher Ault (1823-1901), no. 9131499, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9131499 : accessed 1 Apr 2026).
  3. [S20999] 1840 United States Federal Census, Ohio, Muskingum County, Adams, page 492 (stamped), digital image 9 of 12, line 15, Mordecai Edwards (indexed as Moraccai Edwards).
  4. [S1550] 1860 United States Federal Census, Ohio, Muskingum County, Adams, page 442 (stamped), Page No. 5 (handwritten), digital image 5 of 21, population schedule, line 35-40, dwelling 37, family 37, Mordecai Edwards household.
  5. [S20997] "Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1774-1993" Muskingum: 1842-1892, Book 4B, page 68-69, digital image 508 of 596, page 68, entry 5, Philip Spragg and Mary Edwards, Database (with images).

Charles H. Edwards1,2

M, b. 1831, d. 1906
FatherMordecai Edwards1 b. 15 Dec 1795, d. 2 Apr 1869
MotherPhoebe Barrett1 b. 1793, d. 1862

Events

Birth1831Charles H. Edwards was born in 1831 in Ohio.1,2 
Census18401 Jun 1840He is probably one of the three males age 5 to 9 listed in the household of his father, Mordecai, in the 1840 Federal Census of Adams, Muskingum County, Ohio.3 
Census185028 Dec 1850Charles H. Edwards was enumerated in the 1850 Federal Census in the household of Mordecai Edwards in Adams, Muskingum County, Ohio.1 
Death1906Charles H. Edwards died in 1906.2 
ChartsDescendants of Henry Edwards

Citations

  1. [S1957] 1850 United States Federal Census, Ohio, Muskingum County, Adams, page 321A (stamped), digital image 21 of 24, population schedule, Line 13-21, dwelling 684, family 684, Mordica Edwards household (also indexed as Mardien Edwards on familysearch.org).
  2. [S20984] Find A Grave, Harriet Edwards Melcher Ault (1823-1901), no. 9131499, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9131499 : accessed 1 Apr 2026).
  3. [S20999] 1840 United States Federal Census, Ohio, Muskingum County, Adams, page 492 (stamped), digital image 9 of 12, line 15, Mordecai Edwards (indexed as Moraccai Edwards).

John Edwards1

M, b. 1834, d. 1901
FatherMordecai Edwards1 b. 15 Dec 1795, d. 2 Apr 1869
MotherPhoebe Barrett1 b. 1793, d. 1862

Events

Birth1834John Edwards was born in 1834 in Ohio.1 
Census18401 Jun 1840He is probably one of the three males age 5 to 9 listed in the household of his father, Mordecai, in the 1840 Federal Census of Adams, Muskingum County, Ohio.2 
Census185028 Dec 1850John Edwards was enumerated in the 1850 Federal Census in the household of Mordecai Edwards in Adams, Muskingum County, Ohio.1 
Death1901John Edwards died in 1901.3 
ChartsDescendants of Henry Edwards

Citations

  1. [S1957] 1850 United States Federal Census, Ohio, Muskingum County, Adams, page 321A (stamped), digital image 21 of 24, population schedule, Line 13-21, dwelling 684, family 684, Mordica Edwards household (also indexed as Mardien Edwards on familysearch.org).
  2. [S20999] 1840 United States Federal Census, Ohio, Muskingum County, Adams, page 492 (stamped), digital image 9 of 12, line 15, Mordecai Edwards (indexed as Moraccai Edwards).
  3. [S20984] Find A Grave, Harriet Edwards Melcher Ault (1823-1901), no. 9131499, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9131499 : accessed 1 Apr 2026).

Hugh Barrett Edwards1,2

M, b. 1835, d. 1908
FatherMordecai Edwards1 b. 15 Dec 1795, d. 2 Apr 1869
MotherPhoebe Barrett1 b. 1793, d. 1862

Events

Birth1835Hugh Barrett Edwards was born in 1835 in Ohio.1,2 
Census18401 Jun 1840He is probably one of the three males age 5 to 9 listed in the household of his father, Mordecai, in the 1840 Federal Census of Adams, Muskingum County, Ohio.3 
Census185028 Dec 1850Hugh Barrett Edwards was enumerated in the 1850 Federal Census in the household of Mordecai Edwards in Adams, Muskingum County, Ohio.1 
Death1908Hugh Barrett Edwards died in 1908.2 
ChartsDescendants of Henry Edwards

Citations

  1. [S1957] 1850 United States Federal Census, Ohio, Muskingum County, Adams, page 321A (stamped), digital image 21 of 24, population schedule, Line 13-21, dwelling 684, family 684, Mordica Edwards household (also indexed as Mardien Edwards on familysearch.org).
  2. [S20984] Find A Grave, Harriet Edwards Melcher Ault (1823-1901), no. 9131499, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9131499 : accessed 1 Apr 2026).
  3. [S20999] 1840 United States Federal Census, Ohio, Muskingum County, Adams, page 492 (stamped), digital image 9 of 12, line 15, Mordecai Edwards (indexed as Moraccai Edwards).

William Edwards1

M, b. 1839, d. 1916
FatherMordecai Edwards1 b. 15 Dec 1795, d. 2 Apr 1869
MotherPhoebe Barrett1 b. 1793, d. 1862

Events

Birth1839William Edwards was born in 1839 in Ohio.1 
Census18401 Jun 1840He is probably the male under age 5 listed in the household of his father, Mordecai, in the 1840 Federal Census of Adams, Muskingum County, Ohio.2 
Census185028 Dec 1850William Edwards was enumerated in the 1850 Federal Census in the household of Mordecai Edwards in Adams, Muskingum County, Ohio.1 
Census186030 Jun 1860William Edwards was enumerated in the 1860 Federal Census in the household of Mordecai Edwards in Adams Township, Muskingum County, Ohio.3 
Marriage1 Nov 1860William Edwards married Malinda C. Shrawyer on 1 Nov 1860 in Muskingum County, Ohio.4 
Death1916William Edwards died in 1916.5 

Family

 Malinda C. Shrawyer
ChartsDescendants of Henry Edwards

Citations

  1. [S1957] 1850 United States Federal Census, Ohio, Muskingum County, Adams, page 321A (stamped), digital image 21 of 24, population schedule, Line 13-21, dwelling 684, family 684, Mordica Edwards household (also indexed as Mardien Edwards on familysearch.org).
  2. [S20999] 1840 United States Federal Census, Ohio, Muskingum County, Adams, page 492 (stamped), digital image 9 of 12, line 15, Mordecai Edwards (indexed as Moraccai Edwards).
  3. [S1550] 1860 United States Federal Census, Ohio, Muskingum County, Adams, page 442 (stamped), Page No. 5 (handwritten), digital image 5 of 21, population schedule, line 35-40, dwelling 37, family 37, Mordecai Edwards household.
  4. [S20998] "Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1774-1993" Muskingum: 1842-1892, Book 4B, page 54-55, digital image 500 of 596, page 55, entry 5, William Edwards and Malinda C. Shrawyer, Database (with images).
  5. [S20984] Find A Grave, Harriet Edwards Melcher Ault (1823-1901), no. 9131499, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9131499 : accessed 1 Apr 2026).

John Lewis1

M

Events

MarriageJohn Lewis married Sarah (Sally) Osborn, daughter of Joseph Osborne and Eunice Towner.1 

Family

 Sarah (Sally) Osborn b. 10 Dec 1777
Child 1.Homer Lewis1
ChartsDescendants of Joseph Osborn
Descendants of Richard Towner

Citations

  1. [S2094] James W. Towner, Genealogy of the Towner Family, pdf image reprint, #141 Eunice Towner, page 58-59 (page 64-65 in pdf).

Homer Lewis1

M
FatherJohn Lewis1
MotherSarah (Sally) Osborn1 b. 10 Dec 1777
ChartsDescendants of Joseph Osborn
Descendants of Richard Towner

Citations

  1. [S2094] James W. Towner, Genealogy of the Towner Family, pdf image reprint, #141 Eunice Towner, page 58-59 (page 64-65 in pdf).

William Denslow1

M

Events

MarriageWilliam Denslow married Eloise Osborn, daughter of Joseph Osborne and Eunice Towner.1 

Family

 Eloise Osborn b. 7 Jan 1780
Child 1.William Denslow Jr.+2 b. 1818, d. 1890
ChartsDescendants of Joseph Osborn
Descendants of Richard Towner

Citations

  1. [S2094] James W. Towner, Genealogy of the Towner Family, pdf image reprint, #141 Eunice Towner, page 58-59 (page 64-65 in pdf).
  2. [S2096] Richard Illenden Bonner, Memoirs of Lenawee County Michigan, Volume II, pdf image reprint, page 212-218 (page 250-256 of 1003 in pdf), Homer H. Osborn.

Jane A. Platt1

F

Events

MarriageJane A. Platt married Nathan Osborn, son of Joseph Osborne and Eunice Towner.1 

Family

 Nathan Osborn b. 25 Apr 1782, d. 1862
Children 1.Maria Osborn1
 2.Julia Osborn1
ChartsDescendants of Joseph Osborn
Descendants of Richard Towner

Citations

  1. [S2094] James W. Towner, Genealogy of the Towner Family, pdf image reprint, #141 Eunice Towner, page 58-59 (page 64-65 in pdf).

Maria Osborn1

F
FatherNathan Osborn1 b. 25 Apr 1782, d. 1862
MotherJane A. Platt1

Events

MarriageMaria Osborn married P.L. Staples.1 
DeathMaria Staples died in Stockholm, St. Lawrence County, New York.1 

Family

 P.L. Staples
ChartsDescendants of Joseph Osborn
Descendants of Richard Towner

Citations

  1. [S2094] James W. Towner, Genealogy of the Towner Family, pdf image reprint, #141 Eunice Towner, page 58-59 (page 64-65 in pdf).

P.L. Staples1

M

Events

MarriageP.L. Staples married Maria Osborn, daughter of Nathan Osborn and Jane A. Platt.1 

Family

 Maria Osborn
ChartsDescendants of Joseph Osborn
Descendants of Richard Towner

Citations

  1. [S2094] James W. Towner, Genealogy of the Towner Family, pdf image reprint, #141 Eunice Towner, page 58-59 (page 64-65 in pdf).

Julia Osborn1

F
FatherNathan Osborn1 b. 25 Apr 1782, d. 1862
MotherJane A. Platt1

Events

MarriageJulia Osborn married John Finch.1 

Family

 John Finch
ChartsDescendants of Joseph Osborn
Descendants of Richard Towner

Citations

  1. [S2094] James W. Towner, Genealogy of the Towner Family, pdf image reprint, #141 Eunice Towner, page 58-59 (page 64-65 in pdf).

John Finch1

M

Events

MarriageJohn Finch married Julia Osborn, daughter of Nathan Osborn and Jane A. Platt.1 

Family

 Julia Osborn
ChartsDescendants of Joseph Osborn
Descendants of Richard Towner

Citations

  1. [S2094] James W. Towner, Genealogy of the Towner Family, pdf image reprint, #141 Eunice Towner, page 58-59 (page 64-65 in pdf).

Susan A. (?)1

F, b. 26 Aug 1799, d. 26 Mar 1882

Events

Birth26 Aug 1799Susan A. (?) was born on 26 Aug 1799.1 
MarriageShe married David Bidwell.1 
MarriageSusan A. (?) married William T. Osborn, son of Joseph Osborne and Eunice Towner.1 
Death26 Mar 1882Susan A. Osborn died on 26 Mar 1882 in Norfolk, St. Lawrence County, New York.1 

Family 1

 David Bidwell

Family 2

 William T. Osborn b. 29 Jul 1793
Child 1.Albert W. Osborn1
ChartsDescendants of Joseph Osborn
Descendants of Richard Towner

Citations

  1. [S2094] James W. Towner, Genealogy of the Towner Family, pdf image reprint, #141 Eunice Towner, page 58-59 (page 64-65 in pdf).

Albert W. Osborn1

M
FatherWilliam T. Osborn1 b. 29 Jul 1793
MotherSusan A. (?)1 b. 26 Aug 1799, d. 26 Mar 1882

Events

MarriageAlbert W. Osborn married Jennette Gilmore.1 

Family

 Jennette Gilmore
ChartsDescendants of Joseph Osborn
Descendants of Richard Towner

Citations

  1. [S2094] James W. Towner, Genealogy of the Towner Family, pdf image reprint, #141 Eunice Towner, page 58-59 (page 64-65 in pdf).

Jennette Gilmore1

F

Events

MarriageJennette Gilmore married Albert W. Osborn, son of William T. Osborn and Susan A. (?).1 

Family

 Albert W. Osborn
ChartsDescendants of Joseph Osborn
Descendants of Richard Towner

Citations

  1. [S2094] James W. Towner, Genealogy of the Towner Family, pdf image reprint, #141 Eunice Towner, page 58-59 (page 64-65 in pdf).

(?) Nelson1

M

Events

Marriage(?) Nelson married Elizabeth (Betsy) A. Osborn, daughter of Joseph Osborne and Eunice Towner.1 

Family

 Elizabeth (Betsy) A. Osborn b. 11 Oct 1797
ChartsDescendants of Joseph Osborn
Descendants of Richard Towner

Citations

  1. [S2094] James W. Towner, Genealogy of the Towner Family, pdf image reprint, #141 Eunice Towner, page 58-59 (page 64-65 in pdf).

Dr. Benjamin Vaughn1

M

Family
Children 1.Sarah Vaughn+1 b. 1728, d. 6 Sep 1806
 2.Joseph Vaughn+2 d. b 1790
ChartsPedigree of Mina Adeline Glidden

Citations

  1. [S6758] James W. Towner, Genealogy of the Towner Family, pdf image reprint, #39 Zacheus Towner, page 32-33 (page 38-39 in pdf).
  2. [S6762] James W. Towner, Genealogy of the Towner Family, pdf image reprint, #43 Rebecca Towner, page 35-36 (page 41-42 in pdf).

William Towner1

M, b. 1756, d. 12 Jan 1813
FatherZacheus Towner1 b. 3 Mar 1729, d. 14 Feb 1814
MotherSarah Vaughn1 b. 1728, d. 6 Sep 1806

Published Genealogies

William Towner is 138. William Towner in "A Genealogy of the Towner Family."

Events

Birth1756William Towner was born in 1756 in New Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut Colony.1 
Death12 Jan 1813He died on 12 Jan 1813 in Pownal, Bennington County, Vermont.1 
ChartsDescendants of Richard Towner

Citations

  1. [S6758] James W. Towner, Genealogy of the Towner Family, pdf image reprint, #39 Zacheus Towner, page 32-33 (page 38-39 in pdf).

Truman Towner1

M, b. 1758, d. 1830
FatherZacheus Towner1 b. 3 Mar 1729, d. 14 Feb 1814
MotherSarah Vaughn1 b. 1728, d. 6 Sep 1806

Published Genealogies

Truman Towner is 139. Truman Towner in "A Genealogy of the Towner Family."

Events

Birth1758Truman Towner was born in 1758 in New Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut Colony.1 
Death1830He died in 1830 in Willsboro, Essex County, New York.1 
ChartsDescendants of Richard Towner

Citations

  1. [S6758] James W. Towner, Genealogy of the Towner Family, pdf image reprint, #39 Zacheus Towner, page 32-33 (page 38-39 in pdf).

Louisa Towner1

F, b. 1760, d. 1792
FatherZacheus Towner1 b. 3 Mar 1729, d. 14 Feb 1814
MotherSarah Vaughn1 b. 1728, d. 6 Sep 1806

Published Genealogies

Louisa Towner is 140. Louisa Towner in "A Genealogy of the Towner Family."

Events

Birth1760Louisa Towner was born in 1760 in New Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut Colony.1 
Death1792She died in 1792 in New Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut.1 
ChartsDescendants of Richard Towner

Citations

  1. [S6758] James W. Towner, Genealogy of the Towner Family, pdf image reprint, #39 Zacheus Towner, page 32-33 (page 38-39 in pdf).

Richard Towner1

M, b. 1763
FatherZacheus Towner1 b. 3 Mar 1729, d. 14 Feb 1814
MotherSarah Vaughn1 b. 1728, d. 6 Sep 1806

Published Genealogies

Richard Towner is 142. Richard Towner in "A Genealogy of the Towner Family."

Narrative

He, though young, enlisted, and was badly wounded, a Patriot, of the revolution.1

Events

Birth1763Richard Towner was born in 1763.1 
DeathHe died in South Carolina Colony.1 
ChartsDescendants of Richard Towner

Citations

  1. [S6758] James W. Towner, Genealogy of the Towner Family, pdf image reprint, #39 Zacheus Towner, page 32-33 (page 38-39 in pdf).

Erasmus Towner1

M, b. 1766, d. 22 Jan 1813
FatherZacheus Towner1 b. 3 Mar 1729, d. 14 Feb 1814
MotherSarah Vaughn1 b. 1728, d. 6 Sep 1806

Published Genealogies

Erasmus Towner is 143. Erasmus Towner in "A Genealogy of the Towner Family."

Events

Birth1766Erasmus Towner was born in 1766 in New Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut Colony.1 
Death22 Jan 1813He died on 22 Jan 1813 in Charlotte, Chittenden County, Vermont.1 
ChartsDescendants of Richard Towner

Citations

  1. [S6758] James W. Towner, Genealogy of the Towner Family, pdf image reprint, #39 Zacheus Towner, page 32-33 (page 38-39 in pdf).

Homer Towner1

M, b. 1770
FatherZacheus Towner1 b. 3 Mar 1729, d. 14 Feb 1814
MotherSarah Vaughn1 b. 1728, d. 6 Sep 1806

Published Genealogies

Homer Towner is 144. Homer Towner in "A Genealogy of the Towner Family."

Narrative

Went westward while a young man, and was reported to have died at Miami Bend, O.1

Events

DeathHomer Towner died.1 
Birth1770He was born in 1770 in New Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut Colony.1 
ChartsDescendants of Richard Towner

Citations

  1. [S6758] James W. Towner, Genealogy of the Towner Family, pdf image reprint, #39 Zacheus Towner, page 32-33 (page 38-39 in pdf).