John L. Edwards
John L. Edwards | |
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From the November 1896 issue of The Vermonter magazine | |
| State's Attorney of Orleans County, Vermont | |
| In office 1849–1850 | |
| Preceded by | Henry F. Prentiss |
| Succeeded by | Norman Boardman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 27, 1819 Walden, Vermont, U.S. |
| Died | October 19, 1895 (aged 76) Walden, Vermont, U.S. |
| Resting place | East Main Street Cemetery, Newport, Vermont, U.S. |
| Political party | Whig (before 1856) Democratic (from 1856) |
| Spouse | Elizabeth C. Brigham (m. 1847) |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | University of Vermont (attended) |
| Profession | Attorney |
John L. Edwards (August 27, 1819 – October 19, 1895) was a Vermont attorney and politician. A Democrat during the more than 100 years when Republicans won every statewide election, he was the Democratic nominee for governor of Vermont in 1867 and 1868. In addition, he was a successful candidate for the United States House of Representatives in 1874 and 1876.