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Henry Edmunds of "Elm Hill" was the first to come to Halifax County.
John R. Edmunds of "Redfield" built a large home before the War Between the States with brick made by the slaves, colonial-style, containing fourteen rooms. He was married to Mildred Coles, daughter of isaac Cols Sr. and his wife, Lightfoot Carrington of "Springwood" near Meadsville. Issue: Paul, Nannie C., Henry, John R., Lizzie Lightfoot and Sallie Edmmunds.
Captain Henry Edmunds of "Elm Hill" married Martha Morton. Issue:
- Susan Edmunds, married Robert Gaines of Charlotte County.
- John R. Edmunds, married Mildred Coles.
- Charlotte A. Edmunds, married George W. Read of Charlotte County.
- Major Littlejohn Edmunds, married Sallie White.
- Sterling Edmunds, married Mary J. Claiborne.
Sarah Edmunds, married Thomas Barksdale. - Joseph N. Edmunds of Charlotte Countymarried Bettie Hodge.