Arthur Edwards (November 23, 1834 – March 20, 1901) was an American cleric and editor.
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| Born | November 23, 1834 Norwalk, Ohio |
| Died | March 20, 1901 (aged 66) Detroit, Michigan |
| Burial place | Rosehill Cemetery |
| Education | Ohio Wesleyan University |
| Occupation(s) | Cleric, editor |
| Spouse |
Caroline Maria Whitehead
(m. 1868) |
| Children | 3 |
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Early life
editEdwards was born in Norwalk, Ohio.[1] When he was 7 years old, he was adopted by his uncle, and moved to Michigan.[2]
Professional life
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He graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1858 and entered the ministry in that same year. In the American Civil War, he served as chaplain of the First Michigan Infantry until after the Battle of Gettysburg. He participated in 18 battles all together and was offered a brevet rank of colonel. However, he resigned from the army and in 1864, he became assistant editor of the Northwestern Christian Advocate of Chicago, Illinois. From 1872 until his death, he was the editor.
He married Caroline Maria Whitehead on January 24, 1868, and they had three children.[1]
He died at his home in Detroit on March 20, 1901.[3] He was buried at Rosehill Cemetery in Chicago.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b The National Cyclopaedia of American Biography. Vol. IX. James T. White & Company. 1907. pp. 172–173. Retrieved November 21, 2020 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Was A Staunch Methodist", in the Red River Prospector (via Chronicling America); published April 25, 1901; retrieved August 14, 2017
- ^ "Widely Known Clergyman Dead". Detroit Free Press. Chicago. March 21, 1901. p. 10. Retrieved November 21, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Obituary: The Rev. Dr. Arthur Edwards". Chicago Tribune. March 23, 1901. p. 5. Retrieved June 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Gilman, D. C.; Peck, H. T.; Colby, F. M., eds. (1905). New International Encyclopedia (1st ed.). New York: Dodd, Mead.
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