Joseph Edmunds

Notes:

The surname is sometimes spelled Edmands or Edmonds.

Joseph Edmunds of Warwick is mentioned as a son-in-law in the 7 Dec 1738 will of Thomas Nichols of East Greenwich. The name of Joseph's wife is not mentioned, but the East Greenwich records show the birth of Thomas to Joseph & Hannah; Thomas is also mentioned as a grandson in the will of Thomas Nichols.

The will of Joseph Edmunds of Warwick is dated 9 June 1765 and proved 15 June 1767. It mentions wife Elizabeth -- probably not a first wife, based on the wording of the will -- and sons Thomas, Andrew, and William.

I have estimated the birth years of most of the children.

The following notes are from a family tree by Kristi Anne McKenzie at Rootsweb's Worldconnect; much of the information already has been substantiated by my own research, but some remains to be confirmed:

"His will was proved 15 Jun 1767, ex. son Andrew. To son Thomas all wearing apparel. To wife Elizabeth (Elizabeth Vaughan who he married 7 Jun 1759) negro named Jeremiah, a good cow, a riding beast, two feather beds, all silver spoons she brought me, and all other things she brought, with use of west end of house and chamber above with bed room adjoining, privlege in cellar and kitchen and half of profits of homestead farm, all to her while widow. If wife refuses this provision in lieu of her dower, then executor to have all. To son Andrew all my homestead farm. To son William, land in Coventry, wife privilege of getting firewood on premises. To son Andrew, all remaining part of estate both real and personal. Inventory,

Joseph married Hannah Nichols Abt 1708. Hannah (daughter of Thomas Nichols and Mercy Reynolds) was born 9 Mar 1684/85, East Greenwich, Kent Co., RI; died Bef Jun 1759. [Group Sheet]

1. Thomas Edmunds was born 16 Oct 1709, East Greenwich, Kent Co., RI.
2. Joseph Edmunds was born Abt 1711.
3. Patience Edmunds was born Abt 1713; died 24 May 1796, Apponaug, Warwick, Kent Co., RI.
4. Mary Edmunds was born Abt 1715.
5. Hannah Edmunds was born Abt 1718.
6. Andrew Edmunds was born Abt 1725.
7. William Edmunds was born Abt 1729.

Joseph married Elizabeth Vaughan 7 Jun 1759. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

The surname is sometimes spelled Edmands or Edmonds.

Land records involving Andrew are viewable in "The early records of the town of Providence" at Google Books.

Captain Andrew Edmonds fought in King Philip's War, leading 30 men from Providence. "On 3 March 1679 'on account of his service done in the war' he was granted four acres of land 'at the place called the narrow passage [where Red Bridge now stands] he there intending the keeping of a ferry.' " (source: "Early Rehoboth: Documented Historical Studies of Familes and Events in this Plymouth Colony Township, Volume 3" by Richard LeBaron Bowen, p 86)

See notes for wife Mary.

Andrew married Mary Hearnden 14 Oct 1675, Providence, Providence Co., RI. Mary (daughter of Benjamin Hearnden) was born Abt 1650. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Mary is identified as d/o Benjamin Harendean in "Genealogical Guide to the Early Settlers of America."

According to "Genealogical Guide to the Early Settlers of America" p 168, in 1696 Andrew's widow Mary was allowed to keep the ferry over the Seekonk River. See notes for Andrew.

Notes:

The surname is sometimes given as Herenden, Harandean, or Harrington.