Edward was born about 1640 in York County, VA. Edward's father was Edward Wade and his mother was Jane ?. He was an only child. He died on April 20th, 1682.
General Notes
"By 1680 some of Edward Wade's family are no longer living in York County but instead have moved just a few miles south to James City County. The reason becomes obvious. Mary Hampton Duke had married Edward Wade sometime after November 1670. She had a large estate in James City that had been given to her by her father Thomas Hampton. This estate next to Henry Duke became the home place for some of the Wades for years." -- Gary Kueber
From 'Cavaliers and Pioneers,' vol. 2, Patent Book 8, p. 328: 'patent dated 20 April 1694 to Mr. Edward Wade for 83 acres in James City County must pertain to Edward Wade II. [James City adjoins York County.] This parcel was next to land of John Hixe on a branch of Warrany Swamp..'
In father's will; also listed on 1704 rent roll
Children: i. James Wade, born Bet. 1665 - 1667 in St. Peter's Parish (New Kent Co.), VA; died 1740 in Hanover County, VA. ii. Edward Wade III, born 1660. iii. Richard Wade. iv. Henry Wade, born Abt. 1671. v. Thomas Wade, born Abt. 1670. vi. Andrew Wade, born Abt. 1670; died 1740. vii. John Wade, born Abt. 1672; died Bef. 1704.