Abraham Edwards (Massachusetts politician)

This article is about the Massachusetts politician. For the Michigan politician, see Abraham Edwards (Michigan politician).

Abraham Edwards
Fifth Mayor of Cambridge, Massachusetts[1]
In office April 1854 – January 1855
Preceded by	James D. Green
Succeeded by	Zebina L. Raymond
Personal details
Born	September 7, 1796 Boston, Massachusetts[1]
Died	February 5, 1870[1] Cambridge, Massachusetts[1]
Spouse	Anne Moore[1]
Alma mater	Harvard
Occupation	Attorney

Abraham Edwards (September 7, 1796 – February 5, 1870) was a Massachusetts politician who served as the fifth Mayor of Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Early life

Edwards was born in Boston, Massachusetts to Abraham and Martha Edwards on September 7, 1796.[1]

Family life

Edwards married Anne Moore.[1]

Education

Edwards prepared for college under the tutorship of Charles Folsom.[1] After studying under Folsom, Edwards entered Harvard.[1] Edwards graduated from Harvard in 1819.[1] After his graduation from Harvard, Edwards went on to study law with Judge Fay.[1]

Professional career

Edwards was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in Middlesex County, in September 1822.[1] Edwards began his practice of law in Brighton, Massachusetts,[1] which was in Middlesex County at the time.

In 1832 Edwards moved to Cambridge.[1][2]

Political career

Edwards was elected the fifth Mayor of Cambridge, Massachusetts,[3] serving from April 1854 to January 1855.

Death

Edwards died in Cambridge on February 5, 1870.[1]

Notes

1. Davis, William Thomas (1895), Bench and Bar of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Volume I., Boston, MA: The Boston History Company, p. 338
2. Palmer, Joseph (1872), The Necrology of Alumni of Harvard College, 1869-1872, Boston, MA: Harvard Alumni Association. Printed by JOHN WILSON AND SON, p. 49
3. Gilman, Arthur (1896), The Cambridge of Eighteen Hundred and Ninety-Six: A Picture of the City and its Industries Fifty Years After Its Incorporation, Verona, VA: McClure Printing Co., p. 63 ASIN: B000NRCE04

Political offices
Preceded by James D. Green	Mayor of Cambridge, Massachusetts April 1854 - January 1855	Succeeded by Zebina L. Raymond