Edward Lilley was the son of James Lilley and Ruth Lavender.

Edward was born around 1806.

He was christened on Sunday 21 December 1806 at St Thomas' Church, Dudley, Worcestershire.

Edward married Hannah Robinson on Monday 4 April 1825 in Halesowen, Worcestershire.

He had the following children from his marriage to Hannah Robinson:

- Joseph Lilley	born around 1827 in Dudley, Worcestershire.
- James Lilley	born around 1833 in Dudley, Worcestershire.
- Ruth Lilley	born around 1836.
- Mirah Lilley	born around 1837 in Dudley, Worcestershire.
- Jemima Lilley	born around 1838.
- Susanna Lilley	born on 12 December 1839 in Dudley, Worcestershire.
- Edward Lilley	born on 10 May 1844 in Dudley, Worcestershire.
- Anne Maria Lilley	born on 11 November 1848 in Dudley, Worcestershire.

Edward was a Nail Maker.

Details of Edward's death are not known.

Census Data:

Year	Address
1841	Woodside [3], Dudley, Worcestershire.
1861	Blue Pig Row, Dudley, Worcestershire.
1871	9, Dean Yard, Ludlow, Shropshire.
1881	1, Frog Lane, Ludlow, Shropshire.