Edward William Tree by Clara Boss Pace

History of Edward William Tree

15 March 1856 - 15 November 1930

Related by him to Clara Boss Pace, wife of Alvin C. Pace, Grandson

Edward William Tree was born in Kent, England on March 16, 1856. He lived there until he was seventeen years old. At this age, he developed a marked craze for money, and decided to leave his home and begin working for himself. London was the goal. Soon after he arrived there Nov. 7, 1873, he met and became a close friend of William Gillis. The two boarded together. One night while returning to their lodging place, they met two young ladies; Julia Holland and Margaret Neal. Edward had come to London in search of wealth - in Miss Holland he found a jewel. Not strange that they should fall in love at first sight.

Edward William Tree death certificate

Edward William Tree and Julia Holland Tree marriage license

Edward William Tree and Julia Holland Tree headstones