Re: South African Edgecombs
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In reply to:
South African Edgecombs
Michael Kovacevich 9/30/04
Is this possibly your family?If so, we are double-cousins.
First Generation
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1 Willard W. EDGECOMBE, M. Born abt 1837 in Whitefield, Lincoln co., ME. Willard W. died in South Africa, aft 1895; he was 58. Occupation: American Counsel In Good Hope South Africa; Diamond Mine Investor.
Willard W. married Elizabeth BUDGE, F, in South Africa.
Second Generation [parents of Willard W.]
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2 Capt. Benjamin EDGECOMBE, M. Born on 31 Jul 1796 in Bath, Lincoln Co., ME. Benjamin died in Whitefield, Lincoln Co., ME, on 16 Mar 1876; he was 79. Occupation: Sea Captain Then Farmer In Whitefield, Lincoln co., ME.
On 24 Jan 1828 when Benjamin was 31, he married Martha HAM, F, in Bath, Lincoln Co., ME. both of Bath.
They had the following children:
i. Henry Blake, M (1839->1910)
ii. Frederick, M (1834->1895)
1 iii. Willard W., M (~1837->1895)
iv. Addie Ellen Ellen A., F (1840->1895)
3 Martha HAM, F. Born on 17 Apr 1802 in Bath, Lincoln Co., ME. Martha died in Whitefield, Lincoln Co., ME, on 5 May 1885; she was 83.