It appears that Edison and his family's home was in the portion of Rutherford Co. which became a part of Polk Co. in 1855. In 1880 Edison along with son J. Decator lived in sister Almira's home.

Husband of Martha Mary Frady (b. 1812, North Carolina), m. 9 Dec 1833, Rutherford, North Carolina

His wife died about 1875.

Children
William, Franklin A., Mary, Anthony R., J. Decater, Norman C., Ella, Martha

William Allen Lynch (1836-1865), h/o Melissa Jane Metcalf
Mary Lynch Allen
Lou Ella Lynch Dean (1852-1928)
Martha Mattie E. Lynch Engram, w/o Nathaniel Engram

~In 1870, Edison and Mary live in Jefferson, Tennessee with 3 of their children.

~In 1880, Edison is widowed, living in Chimney Rock with his sister, Almira Catherine Lynch Whiteside and their mother, Elizabeth.


~He is buried by his parents.