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EDWARDS, T. G. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 1, P.O. Barrow. T. G. Edwards is the oldest son now living of Isham and Sarah Edwards. He was born in Kentucky, on the 29th day of August, 1828. It was during this year that the family migrated to Greene County, where the subject of this sketch arrived at maturity. Attending a log cabin school prior to manhood, he perused the few simple studies then in use, on benches constituted of slabs, the other furniture of the room being of a similar nature. In his twentieth year he was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Smith, a daughter of David Smith. This marriage was blessed with ten children; only three are now living: Henrietta, Octavia, and Emma. In 1869 Mrs. E. departed this life; during this year Mr. E. was married to Miss Serena Ann Moore, of Manchester, Scott County, by whom he has four children: Mary E., Fannie B., Minnie, and Gracie. Mr. E. began life without a dollar, and all that he has is due to his pluck and energy, and prominent traits of his character. He owns 248 acres of valuable land; always taking an interest in educational matters; for eighteen years he has been school director.