Re: Andrew J. Edens family, Patrick Co.,Va
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In reply to:
Andrew J. Edens family, Patrick Co.,Va
Brenda Reed 8/04/01
Jasper,Virginia was named after JASPER AUGUSTUS EDENS(1850-1932), son of ANDREW JACKSON EDENS and STATIRA SHELOR. Jasper was born in Patrick County,VA.His grandparents (both sets) lived in Patrick County, VA.After the Civil War the family removed to Russell County then to Lee County, Virginia. Jasper is buried in the Jonathan Ward Cemetery above present-day Stickleyville in Lee County, Virginia.His wife, MARTHA PETERS, is buried in the Bishop Cemetery near Wildcat Valley between Duffield & Big Stone Gap, Virginia.Jasper had several siblings.His sister, Jerusha July Edens who married James "Cap" Chafin, is my 2nd great-grandmother through their daughter Eliza B. "Lyde" Chafin, wife of John Edward Ward of Lee County, VA.