David Hawthorne Edmondson1

b. May 1880, d. 1958
FatherJohn W. Edmondson2,3,4 b. 12 Jan 1833, d. 7 Jun 1914
MotherMartha Ann Hawthorne2,4 b. 22 Feb 1844, d. 12 Jan 1917
BirthMay 1880 David Hawthorne Edmondson was born in May 1880 in Washington County, Virginia.5 
  He was no doubt named for his maternal grandfather who was living with David's parents when David was born.5,6 
Marriage19 Jun 1907 He married Martha Elizabeth Buchanan, daughter of James Nelson Buchanan and Mary C. Alderson, on 19 Jun 1907 in Washington County, Virginia.7 
Cens-19106 May 1910 Following their marriage David and Martha lived with David's parents in the Glade Spring district of Washington County.8 
  David's father died in 1914, followed by his mother 3 years later. 
  David continued to farm the family land and also served as president of the Edmondson Electric Company of Meadowview.2 
Cens-192023 Jan 1920  In 1920 5 children were enumerated in the household, along with Martha's father, 70 year old James N. Buchanan father.9 
Children Eventually the family included the following children: Mary Catherine, James Spurgeon, Frank Harrison, Thomas Preston, David Hawthorne (Jr.), Annie Brown and Martha Belle Edmondson.1 
Death1958 David died in 1958 in Washington County, Virginia.10 
Burial He was buried at Greenfield Cemetery in Washington County, Virginia.10 

Family

Martha Elizabeth Buchanan b. Nov 1887, d. 1966
Children
  • Mary Catherine Edmondson9 (circa 1909 - )
  • James Spurgeon Edmondson9 (circa 1910 - )
  • Frank Harrison Edmondson9 (circa 1911 - )
  • Thomas Preston Edmondson9 (circa 1913 - )
  • David Hawthorne Edmondson9 (circa 1918 - )
  • Annie Brown Edmondson1
  • Martha Belle Edmondson1 ( - 24 Feb 2007)
ChartsDescendants of John Edmondson and Martha Moore
Last Edited31 Dec 2011

Citations

  1. [S1005] Deitz, "Descendants of John Buchanan and Ann Ryburn", report dated Sept. 2004.
  2. [S1914] History of Virginia - Virginia Biography, Vol. 6: 631.
  3. [S574] John Edmondson household, 1900 U.S. cens., Washington Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Glade Spring District, ED 109, sheet 2A (p. 84 stamped), dwelling 30, family 30, viewed online at Genealogy.com, Feb. 2008, image 46 of 70. Household includes: John Edmondson, 66, b. Jan. [hard to read], farmer; cont. next page: Martha A., wife, 56, b. Feb. 1844, marr 33 yrs, mother of 9 children, 7 are living; Sam W., son, 26, b. Jul 1873, school teacher; David H., son, 20, b. May 1880; Henry S., son, 17, b. Dec. 1883; Joseph H., son, 14, b. May 1864; all b. VA.
  4. [S1346] Oliver N. Edmondson, Henry Horne Edmondson Genealogy, p. 26.
  5. [S163] John Edmondson household, 1880 U.S. Cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Glade Spring district, ED 94, p. 34B, dwelling 295, family 298. Feb. 2008, image 34 of 54. Household includes: John Edmondson, 47, farmer; Martha, 36, wife; William, 13, son; Liddy, 12, dau; Matilda, 9, dau; Samuel, 7, son; David, son, b. May 1880; all b. VA.
  6. [S16] David Hawthorne, 69, was enumerated below the entry for John Edmondson and his family. David's relationship to the head of the household was stated as "father-in-law". However, he was assigned a dwelling and household number which it appears should have been assigned to the individual listed below him.
  7. [S2834] D.H. Edmondson-Mattie E. Buchanan Marriage License (Washington Co., VA), digital image, Historical Society of Washington County, license dated 17 Jun 1907; marriage date: 19 Jun 1907 nr Meadow View, VA: D. H. Edmondson, 27, sgl, b. WCV, s/o Jno W. & Martha A. Edmondson marr Marttie E. Buchanan, 20, sgl, d/o J.N. & Mary Buchanan; by G.W. Summers, minister M.E. Church, South.
  8. [S237] John W. Edmondson household, 1910 U.S. cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Glade Spring District, ED 117, sheet 15A (p. 33 stamped), dwelling 256, family 262, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Feb. 2008, image 29 of 45. Household includes: John W. Edmondson, 77, marr #1, marr 43 yrs, "own income"; Martha A., wife, 66, marr #1, marr 43 yrs, mother of 9 children, 6 are living; Joseph, son, 23; David, son, 29, marr #1, marr 2 yrs, farmer; Nannie E., dau-in-law, 22, marr 2 yrs, mother of 2 children, both living; Mary _, granddaughter, 1 10/12; James S., grandson, 11/12; all b. VA.
  9. [S238] David H. Edmondson household, 1920 U.S. cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Glade Spring Township, ED 148, sheet 13A (p. 89 stamped), dwelling 238, family 241, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Feb. 2008, image 11 of 20. Household includes: David H. Edmondson, 39, farmer, owns home, no mortgage; cont top next page: Mattie E., wife, 31; Mary C., dau, 11; James S., son, 10; Frank H., son, 9; Thomas P., son, 7; David H. Jr., son, 1 7/12; James N. Buchanan, father-in-law, 70, wid; all b. VA.
  10. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 190. Stone reported to read: David H. Edmondson, Sr., 1880-1958.