James Barker Edmonds

James Barker Edmonds (May 20, 1832 – December 29, 1900) was president of the board of commissioners for the District of Columbia, United States, from 1883 to 1886. Edmonds was born in Saratoga County, New York. He began the study of the law early and was only 21 when he was admitted to the New York State bar in 1853 and entered practice. Three years later, in 1856, Edmonds relocated to Iowa City, Iowa, then the capital of the state, where he opened a law partnership with and grew the firm into one of the most prestigious and wealthy in the Midwest.

James Barker Edmonds

James Barker Edmonds (May 20, 1832 – December 29, 1900) was president of the board of commissioners for the District of Columbia, United States, from 1883 to 1886. Edmonds was born in Saratoga County, New York. He began the study of the law early and was only 21 when he was admitted to the New York State bar in 1853 and entered practice. Three years later, in 1856, Edmonds relocated to Iowa City, Iowa, then the capital of the state, where he opened a law partnership with and grew the firm into one of the most prestigious and wealthy in the Midwest.