John Henry Edwards Sr.
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 20 Feb 1887 - , St. Charles, Louisiana, USA
Christening:
Death: 20 Feb 1959 - New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA ( at age 72)
Burial: in Metairie Cemetery, Metairie, Jefferson, Louisiana, USA
Cause of Death:
Find A Grave ID: 126669782
Parents
Father: John Adams Edwards
Mother: Fannie Eva Mayer
Spouses and Children
1. *Cecilia Amelia FabacherFind A Grave ID: 156039234
Marriage: 10 Oct 1911 - New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Marriage Notes
Per Times-Picayune (New Orleans, LA) October 11, 1911 Page 5
BRILLIANT WEDDING
Nuptilas of Miss Cecile Fabacher at Family Mansion
Daughter of Colonel Lawrence Fabacher United in Marriage to Henry Edwards
One of the most lavishly-appointed weddings ever held in this city was that of Miss Cecile Fabacher and Henry Edwards, which took place yesterday morning.
Lawrence Fabacher spared no expense in decorating his mansion at No. 5705 St. Charles Avenue for the auspicious occasion. The interior needs little adornement to make it more attractive because of the elegance of furnishings and decoration. The parlors and dining-room were veritable bowers of beauty with the cut flowers, palms and other potted plants. The same care was taken in arranging the handsome edifice, where the nuptial mass was chanted by Bishop Van De Ven, of Alexandria. The aisles were embellished with palms, while attention was paid to the sanctuary, especially to the lighting and floral arrangement.
At 11 o'clock, the hour appointed for the wedding, the bishop, accompanied by Father Maring, of St. Charles College, Grand Coteau, La., as deacon, and Father Bede, of Chinchuba Deaf Mute Institute, as subdeacon, entered the sanctuary. Other priests present were: Fathers Twelleyer, of Spring Hill College; Prim, Blever, Murphy, LeBlanc, Gerlach and Roth.
The bridesmaids were Misses Lilly Fabacher, Albion Edwards and Edna Fabacher. The groomsmen were Lawrence Fabacher, Jr., Gus Rapho and Falvy Fox. The ushers were Tom Faroll, James Lemarie, Walter Girault and George Massie.
Before the arrival of the briday party the "Meditation," from "Thais," was beautifully rendered by an orchestra. Following the marriage ceremony Miss Camille Durr sang the "Ave Maria," of Gounod, with violin accompaniment. "Lohengrin's" wedding march announced the coming of the bridal party. De Merlier's three-voice mass was sung by an entire male choir, with Messrs. Kernion, Trefry and Donnellan as soloists. The personnel of the choir was as follows:
First tenors, A. Kernion, Jacobs and R. Bassich; second tenors, M. Donnellan, Chas. Kincaide and C. Bassich; bassos, W. P. Trefny, Fincken and Williamson, J. B. Basich, director.
Mendelssohn's wedding march was played as the bridal party left the church.
At the offertory, Kart's "Saloe Mundl" was magnificently sung by Mr. Trefny, as were solos in the "Kyrio" and "Agnes Dei."
A wedding breakfast was served with covers for eighty persona. The bishop and other clergy were present. The health of the bridal couple was toasted in bumpers of champaigne.
The reception in the evening was attended by many friends of the family. For the first time in the Italian Terrance, which had been brilliantly illuminated and adorned with flowers, ferns and other potted plants, Mr. Fabacher's own design of an electric fountain was lighted. The ceiling of the terrace is made resplendent by a 3,000-candle power arc light, with a revolving globe of varied colors which throws a scintillating hue around the enclosure. As the water rises and falls in the fountain, different colored incandescent lights produce rainbow and other color effects. It is one of the finest of its kind ever installed in this city.
Mr. Edwards is one of the most prominent men of this city and is engaged in the coffee brokerage business.
Per Louisiana, Parish Marriages, 1837-1957
Name: John Henry Edwards
Event Type: Marriage
Event Date: 10 Oct 1911
Event Place: Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Gender: Male Age: 24
Birth Year (Estimated):1887
Father's Name:John Adams Edwards
Mother's Name:Fannie Eva Mayer
Spouse's Name:Cecile Amelia Fabacher
Spouse's Titles and Terms:Miss
Spouse's Gender: Female Spouse's Age: 23
Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated):1888
Spouse's Father's Name:Lawrence Fabacher
Spouse's Mother's Name:Antoinette Wagner
Reference ID:746
GS Film Number:000909946
Digital Folder Number:004769150
Image Number:00161
Per New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S., Marriage Records Index, 1831-1964
NameJohn Henry Edwards
GenderMale
Age24 Birth Dateabt 1887
Marriage Date10 Oct 1911
Marriage PlaceNew Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
SpouseCecile Amelia Fabacher
GenderFemale
Age23 Birth Dateabt 1888
Children:
1. Martha Marie Edwards {Find A Grave ID: 156039371}
2. John Henry Edwards Jr. {Find A Grave ID: 252122321}
3. Janet Claire Edwards {Find A Grave ID: 243194052}
4. Thomas Morgan Edwards {Find A Grave ID: 249385531}
5. Helen Cecil Edwards {Find A Grave ID: 208087811}
Notes
General:
Per WWI Draft Registration 6/5/1917
John Henry Edwards is 30 years old, born Feb 20, 1887 in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana. A native born citizen, his address is 7932 St. Charles, New Orleans, La. His occupation is self employed coffee broker, located at 106 Board of Trade Building, New Orleans, Louisiana. A married caucasian, he is claiming draft exemption due to dependent wife and 2 children. John is tall, slender, grey eyes, dark brown hair, claims poor sight in left eye.
Per 1920 US Census 1/21/1920 7932 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
John Edwards is the 32 year old white male head of household, who owns his home, free of mortgage, and works as a broker in the coffee industry. He and all family members were born in Louisiana, as were their parents. His wife is 30 year old Cecilia Edwards. They have 2 children, both attending school. Martha Edwards is their 7 year old daughter. John Edwards is their 5 year old son.
Per New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957
NameJohn H Edwards
GenderMale
Marital StatusMarried
Age39
Birth Date20 Feb 1887
Birth PlaceLouisiana
Other Birth PlaceSt Charles Parish
Departure PortRio de Janeiro, Brazil
Arrival Date6 Jul 1926
Arrival PortNew York, New York, USA
Ship NameSouthern Cross
Per 1930 US Census 4/3/1930 7930 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
John H. Edwards is the 42 year old white male head of household, who owns his home, valued at $15,000, and a radio set. Born in Louisiana, as were his parents, he works as a broker in the coffee industry. His wife is 40 year old Cecile Edwards, born in Louisiana, as were her parents. Age at 1st marriage was 24 for John and 22 for Cecile. They have 6 children, all born in Louisiana. Martha Edwards, their 17 year old daughter, attends school. John H. Edwards Jr., their 15 year old son, attends school. Janet Edwards, their 8 year old daughter, attends school. Thomas Edwards, their 6 year old son, attends school. Helen C. Edwards is their 3 years 8 months old daughter. Dorothy M. Edwards is their 1 year 5 months old daughter.
Per 1940 US Census 4/3/1940 7932 St. Charles, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
John H. Edwards is the 52 year old white male head of household, who owns his home valued at $10,000, was educated through 2 years of high school, works of his own account as a coffee broker for a brokerage firm, and in 52 weeks of work had no wages in 1939, but had other income over $50. He and the entire family were born in Louisiana and lived in this same house in 1935. His wife is 50 year old Cecile Edwards, educated through 4 years of high school, does home housework. Martha Edwards, 27 year old single daughter, has completed 2 years of college. John H. Edwards, Jr. is their 25 year old single son, has completed 4 years of college, works as a surveyer in oil development, working 64 hours last week, and did not work in 1939. Janet Edwards, 19 year old daughter, attends school and has completed 4 years of high school. Thomas Edwards, 16 year old son, attends school and has completed 3 years of high school. Helen Edwards, 13 year old daughter, attends school and has completed 1 year of high school. Dorothy Edwards, 11 year old daughter, attends school, has completed 7th grade.
Per WWII Draft Registration 4/25/1942
John Henry Edwards is 55 years old, born Feb. 20, 1887 in St. Charles parish, Louisiana. He resides at 7932 St. Charles Ave., N. O., La., and his phone number is Wal. 0736. The person who will always know his address is Mrs. John Henry Edwards. John is self employed, and works at 319 Board of Trade, N. O., La. He is described as white race, 5'11" tall, 170 lbs., gray eyes, gray balding hair, ruddy complexion, birth mark on side of both temples.
Per 1950 US Census 4/1/1950 7932 St. Charles, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
John H. Edwards is the 62 year old white male head of household, born in Louisiana, works as owner and manager of his coffee broker business. His wife, 62 year old Cecile Edwards, was born in Louisiana and keeps house. Dorothy Edwards, their 21 year old never married daughter, was born in Louisiana.
Per Louisiana, U.S., Statewide Death Index, 1819-1964
NameJohn Henry Sr Edwards
Age72
Birth Yearabt 1887
Death Date20 Feb 1959
Death PlaceOrleans, Louisiana, USA
Per U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
NameJohn Henry Edwards
Birth Date20 Feb 1887
Death Date20 Feb 1959
Claim Date25 Feb 1959
SSN435165065
Notes04 Nov 1977: Name Listed As John Henry Edwards
Per Findagrave.com J Henry Edwards
Birth:Feb 20, 1887 St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, USA
Death:Feb. 20, 1959 New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA
J. Henry Edwards' obituary appears in the Times-Picayune, New Orleans, Page 2. He died Feb. 20, 1959 at 1:40 a.m. at the age of 72; Husband of Georgianna Sauk(?) and the late Cecile Fahacher; father of Mrs. Oliver J. Key of Los Angeles, CA, J. H. Edwards Jr., Mrs. James H. Farris and Mrs. Richard R. Reynaud, all of New Orleans, and the late Mrs. Frank J. Coogan and Thomas M. Edwards; brother of A. L. Edwards and Mrs. John O'Neill. A native of St. Charles Parish and a resident of New Orleans for the previous 60 years.
Family links:
Spouse:
Cecile Amelia Fabacher Edwards (1888 - 1955)*
Children:
Martha Marie Edwards Coogan (1913 - 1958)*
*Calculated relationship
Burial: Metairie Cemetery New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA
Created by: Graves
Record added: Mar 21, 2014
Find A Grave Memorial# 126669782