Ann, daughter of John Walton Jr & Mary Baker, was born May 31, 1758 Louisa Co VA, died unknown date.
Married: William Edwards Jan 1, 1780 Louisa Co VA. He was born Mar 24, 1752 Louisa Co VA, died Apr 13, 1836 Robertson Co TN.
Military: Revolutionary War, Private, Virginia line.

Children of Ann & William:
1. Larkin birth/death dates unknown. He was a silversmith & interpreter for the Caddo Indian tribe in Louisiana.
2. William Sims born 1791.
Married: ? Nowlin (Nolan)
Children: Presley V.
3. Amelia "Milly" born May 27, 1792, died Mar 24, 1861 Fayette Co TN
Married: David Jernigan June 24, 1809 TN. He was born 1789 Wayne Co NC, died Apr 1, 1842 Fayette Co TN.
Children: Jerusha, Elizabeth A., Narcissa, Amelia & David J.
4. Anna born Dec 17, 1795 Louisa Co VA, died Jan 8, 1874 & buried in Fayette Co TN.
Married: John D. McCorley Apr 5, 1814
Children: William B., Susan, Malissa, Amelia Jane, Mary Ann, Marcia, Magdalena, James O., Frances, Temperance, Harriett N., John & Robert.
5. Meredith Walton born 1797, died Dec 26, 1864
Married: Martha Props. She died in 1880s AR.
Children: Sarah Ann, Thomas J., William Props, Mary Jane, Meredith Walton
6. John born unknown, died 1859 Robertson Co TN.
Married: Patsy Henry
Children: Wilmoth, William, Lavinia
7. Gravet born Louisa Co VA
Married: ? Stark
Children: Matilda, Mary, Martha, Malona, Meredith, John, Jane, Margery & Sue.

Notes:
1. 1777 William Edwards was first drafted to serve in the Revolutionary War as a private in the Virginia line. (Rev War Record, Series M805, Roll 298, File S3322)
2. 1794/95 William Edwards moved to Robertson Co TN. (book, Genealogical Abstracts of Revolutionary War Pension Files, Vol. I, pg 1091)
3. Jan 15, 1798 Deed - John Duncan to William Edwards recorded in County Court. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 1, pg 45)
4. Apr 17, 1798 William Edwards served on a jury in the trial of Frederick Stump vs Wm Henry. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 1, pg 55)
5. Apr 17, 1798 William Edwards served on a jury in the trial of Guston Offield vs Samuel Crockett. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 1, pg 56)
6. Apr 18, 1798 William Edwards served as a juror in the trial of Eneas McCalister vs Jonathan Price. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 1, pg 59)
7. Jan 1800 William Edwards served on a jury in the trial of Daniel Buford vs Wm Lowry&wife. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 1, pg 123)
8. July 21, 1800 Deed - William Johnson to William Edwards, 146 acres, registered in Court. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 1, pg 140)
9. Oct 25, 1800 William Edwards served on a jury in the trial of Wm Farmer vs Jesse Moore. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 1, pg 152)
10. Oct 1800 William Edwards served on a jury in the trial of John Barr vs Samuel Grayson. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 1, pg 154)
11. Jan 1801 William Edwards served on a jury in the trial of Edward James vs John Dobins. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 1, pg 159)
12. Jan 21, 1801 William Edwards served as a juror in Robertson County Court in the trial of Thomas McIntosh vs Anderson Cheatham. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 1, pg 164)
13. Jan 1802 Deed - James Meness to William Edwards recorded in Court. Also, William Edwards & Meredith Walton served on jury in trial of Wm B Vinson vs Robert Galespie. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 1, pg 199)
14. Feb 1804 William Edwards ordered to serve on jury duty at next Court term. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 1, pg 285)
15. May 1804 William Edwards served on a jury in the trial of Wm Anderson vs Ezekiel Polk. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 1, pg 293)
16. May 1804 William Edwards served on a jury in the trial of Stephen Jett vs Elisha Cheek. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 1, pg 296)
17. Nov 1804 William Edwards is assigned to road repair & maintenance. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 1, pg 318)
18. May 6, 1806 William Edwards served as juror in trial of James Darnell vs Jacob Pickren. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 1, pg 388)
19. Aug 7, 1806 Larkin Edwards served as overseer for road repair in Robertson County. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 1, pg 409)
20. Nov 1806 William Edwards Sr. & John Edwards served on jury in the trial of Israel Robt vs James Miles. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 1, pg 414)
21. Nov 1806 Deed - Wm Johnson to James Stark, 84 acres recorded in Court & proved by oaths of William Edwards & Gravet Edwards. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 1, pg 415)
22. Apr 1807 Deed - William Edwards to Robert Cartwright, 300 acres, recorded in Court. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 1, pg 437)
23. Feb 1819 Deed - William Edwards & Alfred Browning recorded in Court, proven by oath of John Edwards. (Robt Co TN Court Bk 5, pg 198)
24. 1821 Deed - David Jernigan to Joseph Eddings, 98 acres, recorded in Court. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 6, pg 109)
25. Apr 14, 1828 David Jernigan served as Justice of Peace in Court. (Fayette Co TN Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions, Book A, pg 225)
26. Jan 12, 1829 David Jernigan served as Justice of Peace in Court. (Fayette Co TN Court of Pleas & Sessions, Book A, pg 306)
27. Jan 13, 1829 David Jernigan served as Justice of Peace in Court in regard to election of county officials. (Fayette Co TN Court of Pleas & Sessions, Book A, pg 314)
28. Oct 14, 1829 David Jernigan served as foreman of the jury in several cases. (Fayette Co TN Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions, Book B, page 88)
29. Jan 31, 1832 William Edwards wrote his will. (Robt Co TN Will Bk 9, pg 221-222)
30. Oct 1832 William Edwards submitted his declaration certificate to the Circuit Court to obtain benefits of an Act of Congress. (Robt Co TN Circuit Court Bk A, pg 6)
31. 1832 - William Edwards was on the list of Rev War soldiers receiving a pension in Robertson Co TN from his military service. (book, Red River Settlers pg 127-128, by Edythe Rucker Whitley, pub by Clearfield Co 1980)
32. May 13, 1833 William Edwards, John Edwards assigned to road repair/maintenance. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 10, pg 389)
33. May 16, 1833 William applied for pension from his military service in the Virginia line during Revolutionary War. (book, Genealogical Abstracts of Revolutionary War Pension Files, Vol I, pg 1091)
34. Apr 13, 1836 William Edwards died in Robertson Co TN. (book, Genealogical Abstracts of Revolutionary War Pension Files, Vol. I, pg 1091)
35. May 1836 Will of William Edwards presented in County Court for probate. (Robt Co TN Will Bk 9, pg 222)
36. Sep 1845 Gravet Edwards served as security for Thomas Cook for the estate of Jacob McKinney, deceased. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 12, pg 180)
37. Sep 1845 Meredith Edwards is elected Constable of the Ninth Civil District for Robertson County. Gravet Edwards was security. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 12, pg 180)

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