Francis S. Edwards

Francis Smith Edwards (May 28, 1817 – May 20, 1899) was a U.S. Representative from New York. Born in Windsor, New York, Edwards completed preparatory studies.He attended Hamilton (New York) College (now Colgate University), but did not graduate.He studied law.He was admitted to the bar in New York City May 20, 1840, and practiced in Sherburne and Albany.He moved to Fredonia in 1851 and continued the practice of law.He was appointed master and examiner in chancery for Chenango County in 1842.He was appointed special county surrogate of Chautauqua County in 1853, and served until November 1, 1855.

Francis S. Edwards

Francis Smith Edwards (May 28, 1817 – May 20, 1899) was a U.S. Representative from New York. Born in Windsor, New York, Edwards completed preparatory studies.He attended Hamilton (New York) College (now Colgate University), but did not graduate.He studied law.He was admitted to the bar in New York City May 20, 1840, and practiced in Sherburne and Albany.He moved to Fredonia in 1851 and continued the practice of law.He was appointed master and examiner in chancery for Chenango County in 1842.He was appointed special county surrogate of Chautauqua County in 1853, and served until November 1, 1855.