David,
I hope you are still searching for information and have, in fact, found info. I noticed you were also searching for "Ward" family info. Could you be related to Peyton Eddings Ward? I am of her sister, Ida Vernon Eddings Smith, line. Would love to see what you know and I'll give you any info I can on Stephen Abbigail Fedrick Eddins/Eddings. Her parents are turning out to be somewhat of a mystery as well as her husband's family, George Wilson Eddins.