Edwards, Robert James

Knox during World War II

Birth

Robert James Edwards was born July 20, 1926, the son of Charles R. and Theresa M. Edwards. His brother was:

• Richard T. Edwards, of Colonie

Military

Robert Edwards served in the U.S. Army during WW II. He was a Sergeant.

Occupation

Robert James Edwards retired, from the Laborer's Local #190 in Albany in 1988.

Marriage & Children

Robert J. Edwards married E. Janet Abeel. There children were:

• Robert C. Edwards of Niskayuna
• Keith S. Edwards of Guilderland (Rotterdam)
• William J. Edwards of Knox
• Daniel A. Edwards of Duanesburg (Knox)
• Barbara L. Ward of Concord, NH

Death

Knox Cemetery
ROBERT JAMES EDWARDS
SGT US ARMY
WORLD WAR II
JUL 20 1926 - SEP 4 1990

Knox Cemetery
EDWARDS
E. JANET ABEEL
AUG. 15, 1931 - AUG 9, 1997
ROBERT J.
JULY 20, 1926 - SEPT. 4, 1990

Robert J. Edwards, 64, of Knox, died Tuesday, Sept. 4, (1990) at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany after a lengthy illness.

Obituary

Robert James Edwards Obituary - Altamont Enterprise — September 6, 1990

Died

EDWARDS — Robert J. Edwards, 64, of Knox, died Tuesday, Sept. 4, at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany after a lengthy illness. Born in Poughkeepsie, he was raised in Albany. He moved to Knox in 1967.

He served in the U.S. Army during WW II.

He retired, from the Laborer's Local #190 in Albany in 1988.

He is survived by his wife, Janet Abeel Edwards; four sons, Robert C. of Colonie, Keith S. of Rotterdam, William J. and Daniel A. Edwards, both of Knox; one daughter, Barbara L. Ward, of Concord, N.H.; and one brother, Richard T. Edwards, of Colonie.,Also survived by five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be Friday, Sept. 7, at 2 p.m. at Fredendall Funeral Home, Altamont. Calling hours will be tonight from 6-8 p.m. Interment will be in Knox Cemetery, Knox. Those who wish may. make contributions to the Altamont Rescue Squad.

Altamont Enterprise — September 6, 1990

Social Security

Robert J. Edwards: Social Security Death Index (SSDI) Death Record

Name: Robert J. Edwards
State of Issue: New York
Date of Birth: Tuesday July 20, 1926
Date of Death: Tuesday September 04, 1990
Est. Age at Death: 64 years, 1 months, 15 days

Census Record

1930 United States Federal Census about Robert J Edwards Name: Robert J Edwards Gender: Male Birth Year: abt 1927 [abt 1926] Birthplace: New York Race: White Home in 1930: Albany, Albany, New York View Map Marital Status: Single Relation to Head of House: Son Father's Name: Charles R Edwards Father's Birthplace: New York Mother's Name: Theresa M Edwards Mother's Birthplace: New York Neighbors: View others on page Household Members: Name Age Charles R Edwards 28 Theresa M Edwards 25 Robert J Edwards 3 [3 9/12] Richard T Edwards 1 [1 9/12]

Note: Lists Robert as in 7th grade. Close inspection of the handwriting shows his age is 13, not six. Mother's name is Theresa, but it is written over in the original. 1940 United States Federal Census about Robert Edwards Name: Robert Edwards Age: 6 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1934 Gender: Male Race: White Birthplace: New York Marital Status: Single Relation to Head of House: Son Home in 1940: Albany, Albany, New York View Map Street: Alexander Street House Number: 57 Inferred Residence in 1935: Albany, Albany, New York Residence in 1935: Same Place Resident on farm in 1935: No Sheet Number: 65A Attended School or College: Yes Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 7th grade Neighbors: View others on page Household Members: Name Age Thereda Edwards 34 Robert Edwards 6 Richard Edwards 11

Additional Media

E. JANET EDWARDS: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice

Times Union, The (Albany, NY) - Sunday, August 10, 1997

Deceased Name: E. JANET EDWARDS

KNOX -- E. Janet Abeel Edwards, 65, died Saturday, August 9, 1997 at St. Peter's Hospice. Mrs. Edwards was born in Hudson Falls, NY and moved to Knox in 1967. She was a member of the Gallupville United Methodist Church. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert J. Edwards in 1990. She is survived by four sons, Robert C. Edwards of Niskayuna, Keith S. Edwards of Guilderland, William J. Edwards of Knox and Daniel A. Edwards of Duanesburg; one daughter, Barbara L. Ward of Concord, NH; two sisters, Doris Marie Abeel Schultz and Betty Louise Abeel Schultz, both of Gallupville; one brother, Raymond Elmer Abeel of Petersburg, VA. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two sisters, Ruth Abeel Baker and Margaret Jane Abeel. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at the Fredendall Funeral Home, 199 Main St., Altamont. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from 7-9 p.m. Burial will be in Knox Cemetery. Those who wish may make contributions to the Gallupville United Methodist Church, the Altamont Senior Citizens, the Altamont Rescue Squad or Community Hospice of Albany.

Edition: EDITION: THREE STAR
Page: B6
Copyright, 1997, (c) Times Union. All Rights Reserved.

E. Janet Edwards

KNOX — E, Janet Abeel Edwards, 65, died Saturday at St. Peter's Hospice.

Mrs Edwards was born in Hudson Falls, and lived in Albany before moving to Knox in 1967.

She worked at Parsont Reporting Service, working her way up from clerk to office manager, retiring in the early '90s.

She was a member of the Gallupville United Methodist Church and the Altamont Senior Citizens.

She is survived by four sons Robert C. Edwards of Niskayuna, Keith S. Edwards of Guilderland, William J Edwards of Knox, and Daniel A Edwards of Duanesburg, one daughter, Barbara L Ward of Concord, N.H , two sisters, Doris Marie Abeel Schultz and Betty Louise Abeel Schultz, both of Gallupville, one brother, Raymond Elmer Abeel of Petersburg, Va, seven grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Her husband, Robert J. Edwaids, died in 1990. Two sisters, Ruth Abeel Baker and Margaret Jane Abeel, are also deceased A funeral service was held Tuesday at the Fredendall Funeral Home in Altamont. Burial was in Knox Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gallupville United Methodist Church, Gallupville, NY 12073; The Altamont Senior Citizens, St. Lucy's Parish Center, 122 Grand St, Altamont, NY 12009; the Altamont Rescue Squad, Altamont, NY 12009, or Community Hospice of Albany, 315 South Manning Blvd , Albany, NY 12208

Altamont Enterprise - August 14, 1997

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