Edward was born about 1812 and his christening took place on June 7th, 1812 in Plumstead, London, England.1
Birth Notes
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Edward's father was Mr William Jeal and his mother was Mary Smith. His paternal grandfather was Willm. Geale and his paternal grandmother is Elizh. Lynch. He had a brother and a sister, named James and Elizabeth. He was the youngest of the three children.