Arthur Edwards (clergyman)

Arthur Edwards (November 23, 1834 – March 20, 1901) was an American clergyman and editor.

Arthur Edwards
Born	November 23, 1834 Norwalk, Ohio
Died	March 20, 1901 (aged 66) Detroit, Michigan
Education	Ohio Wesleyan University
Occupation	Clergyman, editor
Spouse(s)	Caroline Maria Whitehead ​ ​ (m. 1868)​
Children	3
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Early life

Edwards 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

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]

References

1. The National Cyclopaedia of American Biography. IX. James T. White & Company. 1907. pp. 172–173. Retrieved November 21, 2020 – via Google Books.
2. Was A Staunch Methodist, in the Red River Prospector (via Chronicling America); published April 25, 1901; retrieved August 14, 2017
3. "Widely Known Clergyman Dead". Detroit Free Press. Chicago. March 21, 1901. p. 10. Retrieved November 21, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.

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