James C. Edson

James C. Edson
James C. Edson in 1874
Member of the Minnesota Legislature
from the 36th district
In office
January 8, 1878 - January 6, 1879
GovernorJohn S. Pillsbury
Judge of the 8th District Court of Minnesota
GovernorLucius Frederick Hubbard
Andrew Ryan McGill
Preceded byJohn L. MacDonald
Succeeded byFrancis Cadwell
Personal details
Born(1825-02-25)February 25, 1825
Edson's Corner
Milford, New York, U.S.
DiedJanuary 27, 1891(1891-01-27) (aged 65)
Resting placeHillcrest Cemetery
Glencoe, Minnesota, U.S.
PartyRepublican
Spouse(s)Sarah Ann Richards
Susan McFeeley
Children4
Alma materState and National Law School
OccupationLawyer
Judge
Hotel Manager
ProfessionLaw
Military service
Allegiance United States of America
Union
Branch/service Union Army
Years of service1861-1865
Rank Brevet Colonel
Unit4th Minnesota Infantry Regiment
CommandsCompany B, 4th Minnesota Infantry Regiment
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
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James C. Edson (February 25, 1825 - January 27, 1891) was a lawyer, judge, military officer, politician, hotelier, and settler of Glencoe, Minnesota. He served as the county judge of McLeod County, Minnesota, and was Judge of the 8th District Court of Minnesota under Governor of Minnesota Andrew Ryan McGill.