HAIRSTON.org ID#17, b. 7 March 1820, d. 9 December 1878
| Birth* | Edwin Alexander ERVIN was born on 7 March 1820 in South Carolina.2 |
| He was the son of Col. William Ethelbert ERVIN and Elizabeth DICK.1 |
| Will | In Col. William Ethelbert ERVIN's will dated 11 October 1839, Edwin Alexander ERVIN was named as an heir; Mentioned: Sons - John Milton, James Washington, Edwin Alexander, William, Daughters - Margaret Mariah Gibson, Jane Magdelen Ervin, Sarah Ann Ervin. Probate Book E, Page 482, Lowndes County, Mississippi. |
| Marriage* | He married Virginia Pou JENNINGS, daughter of Artemus Crumpton JENNINGS and Rebecca POU, on 14 September 1841 in Lowndes, Mississippi.3,4,1,5 |
| Census 1850* | Edwin Alexander ERVIN appeared on the census of 1 October 1850 in Lowndes, Mississippi, Edwin A. Ervin 30, Virginia 26, Artemus J. 7, Emily E. 3 and Harriette A. 2.6  |
| Census 1860* | He appeared on the census of 10 August 1860 in Crawfordville, Lowndes, Mississippi, E. A. Ervin 40, Virginia 36, Artemus 18, Emma 14, Marietta 12, Harriett 10, Robert 7, Charles 5, Edwin 3, Virginia 6/12.7 |
| Will | He witnessed the will of John Henry HAIRSTON on 29 April 1861 in Will Book 1, page 137, Lowndes, Mississippi; Family Search Library Film #5835939, image 166.8 |
| Census 1870* | Edwin Alexander ERVIN appeared on the census of 14 June 1870 in Township 17, Crawfordsville, Lowndes, Mississippi, E. A. Ervin 50, Virginia 46, Emily 23, Maria 19, Harriet 21, Robert 16, Charles 14, Edwin 12, Lowndes 8, Nettie 10 and William 6.9 |
| Death* | He died on 9 December 1878 in Lowndes, Mississippi, at age 58.3,1,5,2 |
| Burial* | He was buried in Jennings Cemetery, Lowndes, Mississippi.2 
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| Biography* | From "Historical Sketch of the Bethel Presbyterian Church, Lowndes County, Miss. prepared for the Semi-Centennial Celebration, June 21, 1884", page 20.
Edwin A. Ervin, another son of Capt. William Ervin, never held office in this Church, though on more than one occasion he was invited by the people to do so. He professed faith in Christ May 25, 1839. He was somewhat fitful in his religious character, occasionally giving way to religious despondency, abstaining from the ordinances, and even holding aloof from the Church, under the temptation that be had no rightful place in it. But yet, at the bottom of his heart, be loved the Church, believed in its saving doctrines, and delighted in its worship. Before sad reverses came upon him, as they did on many others, as the result of the late war, he was liberal and conscientious in contributing to the cause of Christ, and hospitable and generous in his social intercourse. He was disposed to underestimate himself, to undervalue his religious experience, and to depreciate or overlook those striking excellencies of character which will cause him to be held in long and loving remembrance by many friends. His name will be preserved and perpetuated by his descendants who still remain with you. He died Dec. 9, 1878. His wife Mrs. Virginia Pou Ervin, a daughter of Mr. A. C. Jennings, who united with this Church, Sept. 24, 1842, survived her husband only four months, dying April 7, 1879. Three of their children. Miss Emma E. Ervin, Miss Harriet A. Ervin, and Mrs. Mary Ervin Hairston, were received on examination Sept. 30, 1871. |