Edwards (surname)
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Edwards is a patronymic
surname, which arose separately in England and Wales
. It means 'son of Edward
'. Edwards is the 18th-most common surname in the United Kingdom. Within the United States, it was ranked as the 49th-most common surname as surveyed in 1990.
Patronymic
A patronym, or patronymic, is a component of a personal name based on the name of one's father, grandfather or an even earlier male ancestor. A component of a name based on the name of one's mother or a female ancestor is a matronymic. Each is a means of conveying lineage.In many areas patronyms...
surname, which arose separately in England and Wales
Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
. It means 'son of Edward
Edward
Edward is an English given name. It is derived from Old English words ead and weard...
'. Edwards is the 18th-most common surname in the United Kingdom. Within the United States, it was ranked as the 49th-most common surname as surveyed in 1990.
Persons with surname Edwards
- Alexander EdwardsAlexander EdwardsAlexander Edwards VC was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces....
(1885–1918), Scottish soldier and recipient of the Victoria Cross - Amelia EdwardsAmelia EdwardsAmelia Ann Blanford Edwards was an English novelist, journalist, traveller and Egyptologist.Born in London to an Irish mother and a father who had been a British Army officer before becoming a banker, Edwards was educated at home by her mother, showing considerable promise as a writer at a young age...
(1831–1892), English novelist, journalist and Egyptologist - Arthur Edwards (clergyman)Arthur Edwards (clergyman)Arthur Edwards was an American clergyman and editor.-Biography:Edwards was born at Norwalk, Ohio. 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...
(1834–1901), American Civil War military chaplain and periodical editor - Arthur Edwards (footballer)Arthur Edwards (footballer)Arthur Edwards was an Australian rules footballer in the Victorian Football League.Debuting in 1951 with the Footscray Football Club soon after he turned 17, Edwards stood at 185 cm tall and was a fine ruckman in a period when the club had such tall men as Dave Bryden. Noted for his ruckwork...
(1934–2006), Australian rules footballer in the Victorian Football League - Becky EdwardsBecky EdwardsRebecca Ladia "Becky" Edwards is an American soccer player from Downingtown, Pennsylvania. She is a midfielder for the United States U-23 women's national soccer team.-Collegiate career:...
(born 1988), American football player - Bela Bates EdwardsBela Bates EdwardsBela Bates Edwards was an American man of letters born at Southampton, Massachusetts, on 4 July 1802. He graduated at Amherst College in 1824, was a tutor there from 1827 to 1828, graduated at Andover Theological Seminary in 1830, and was licensed to preach...
(1802–1852), American clergyman, author and periodical editor - Blake EdwardsBlake EdwardsBlake Edwards was an American film director, screenwriter and producer.Edwards' career began in the 1940s as an actor, but he soon turned to writing radio scripts at Columbia Pictures...
(1922–2010), American film director, screenwriter, and producer - Bryan EdwardsBryan EdwardsBryan Edwards, FRS was an English politician and historian born in Westbury, Wiltshire. Edwards supported the slave trade, and was described by abolitionist William Wilberforce as a powerful opponent.-Life:...
(1743–1800), English politician and historian - Braylon EdwardsBraylon Edwards-Cleveland Browns:-2005:Edwards began his rookie season as Cleveland's third wide receiver – he would have started higher, but a hold-out caused him to miss the beginning of training camp. Early in the season Edwards revealed that he had a staph infection, and missed a few weeks as a result of it....
(born 1983) Cleveland BrownsCleveland BrownsThe Cleveland Browns are a professional football team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are currently members of the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
WR - Carl EdwardsCarl EdwardsCarl Michael Edwards, II is a NASCAR driver. He currently drives the #99 Fastenal/Aflac Ford Fusion in the Sprint Cup Series and the #60 Ford in the Nationwide Series for Roush Fenway Racing...
(born 1979), NASCARNASCARThe National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr...
driver - Charlotte EdwardsCharlotte EdwardsCharlotte Marie Edwards MBE is an English cricketer and current captain of the England women's team....
(born 1979), English cricketer - Clancy EdwardsClancy EdwardsClancy Edwards is a retired track and field Sprinter from the United States. While at the University of Southern California he was one of the best sprinters in the world. He won the 200 metres at the 1977 IAAF World Cup, the most important meet of that year, defeating future World Record holder...
(born 1955), American track and field sprinter - Clare Edwards, a fictional character in Degrassi: The Next Generation
- Chet EdwardsChet EdwardsThomas Chester "Chet" Edwards is a former member of the United States House of Representatives from Texas. He represented a district based in Waco, Texas from 1991 to 2011, and served in the Texas Senate from 1983 until 1990. He is a member of the Democratic Party...
(born 1951), American Democratic Party member of the United States House of Representatives - Clement EdwardsClement EdwardsClement Edwards , usually known as Clem, was a Welsh lawyer, journalist , trade union activist and Liberal Party politician. As a barrister specialising in trade union and labour law he was briefed in some of the most important cases of the day concerning the rights of trade unions to engage in...
(1869–1938), Welsh lawyer, journalist, trade union activist and Liberal politician - Clarence Ransom EdwardsClarence Ransom EdwardsClarence Ransom Edwards was an American general, known as the first Chief of the Bureau of Insular Affairs, and for commanding the 26th Division in World War I....
(1860–1931), American general - Colin EdwardsColin EdwardsColin Edwards II nicknamed the Texas Tornado is an American professional motorcycle racer. He is a two time World Superbike champion and has competed in MotoGP since 2003, now riding for the Yamaha Tech 3 team in the 2011 season.-Early years:At the age of three, his Australian father, Colin...
(born 1974), professional motorcycle racer - Craig EdwardsCraig EdwardsCraig Edwards is an English footballer, who plays as a midfielder for Conference South outfit Bishop's Stortford.Edwards made his debut for Southend United in the Football League Trophy on 5 December 2000, at home to Cheltenham Town in the 2–0 victory...
(born 1982), English footballer - Daniel EdwardsDaniel EdwardsDaniel Edwards is an American sculptor whose pieces address celebrity and popular culture in ways that have often stirred controversy. The release of the pieces is generally accompanied by press releases...
, sculptor - Daniel R. EdwardsDaniel R. EdwardsDaniel Richmond Edwards was an American soldier serving in the United States Army during World War I who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.-Biography:...
, American World War I Medal of HonorMedal of HonorThe Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed by the President, in the name of Congress, upon members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her...
recipient - Daniel EdwardsDaniel EdwardsDaniel Edwards is an American sculptor whose pieces address celebrity and popular culture in ways that have often stirred controversy. The release of the pieces is generally accompanied by press releases...
, sculptor - Darcy EdwardsDarcy EdwardsDarcy Edwards is a fictional character on Degrassi: The Next Generation. She is portrayed by Shenae Grimes. As of 2010, she is one of two Degrassi characters whose actor independently exists within the Degrassi fictional universe, Grimes having been spoken of in Degrassi Goes Hollywood, and Drake...
, a fictional character in Degrassi: The Next Generation - David Eugene EdwardsDavid Eugene EdwardsDavid Eugene Edwards is an American musician.He is the lead singer of Wovenhand, and also the main songwriter and the principal musician on the recordings of the band. He is the former lead singer of 16 Horsepower...
(Born 1968), American musician - Derek EdwardsDerek EdwardsDerek Edwards is a Canadian stand-up comedian and actor from Timmins, Ontario. He went to Timmins High and Vocational School.In 1995, he was the winner of the Vail National Comedy Invitational in Vail, Colorado. He is the only Canadian to date to have won this award. He won the 2004 Canadian...
, Canadian comedian - Derek Edwards (rugby league)Derek Edwards (rugby league)Derek Edwards is an English former professional rugby league footballer of the 1960s and '70s who at representative level has played for Great Britain, and Yorkshire, and at club level for Castleford, playing at , i.e...
, English rugby fullback - Douglas EdwardsDouglas EdwardsDouglas Edwards was America's first network news television anchor, anchoring CBS's first nightly news broadcast from 1948–1962, which was later to be titled CBS Evening News.-Early life and career:...
, (1917—1990), American television news anchor - Donna EdwardsDonna EdwardsDonna F. Edwards is the U.S. Representative for , serving since a special election in 2008. She is a member of the Democratic Party...
(born before 1960), American a lawyer community activist - Duncan EdwardsDuncan EdwardsDuncan Edwards was an English footballer who played for Manchester United and the England national team. He was one of the Busby Babes, the young United team formed under manager Matt Busby in the mid 1950s, and one of eight players who died as a result of the Munich air disaster.Born in Dudley,...
(1936–1958), English footballer who played for Manchester United - Eddie Edwards (tennis)Eddie Edwards (tennis)Eddie Edwards is a retired professional tour tennis player.The right-handed Edwards was a tour regular from the mid 1970s to the end of 1987. He played in singles a total of 112 grand prix and 24 grand slam tournaments...
, South African tennis player - Edward Edwards (disambiguation)
- Fidel EdwardsFidel EdwardsFidel Henderson Edwards is a West Indian cricketer and is the half brother of Pedro Collins. A pace bowler, his slingshot action greatly resembles that of former fast bowling great Jeff Thomson. He bowls fast, can swing the ball and get reverse swing, but insists that he does not go for...
(born 1982), Barbadian cricketer - Geoff EdwardsGeoff EdwardsGeoffrey Bruce Owen "Geoff" Edwards is an American television actor, game show host and radio personality. Over the past decade and a half, he has been a writer and broadcaster on travel. He was born in Westfield, New Jersey....
(born 1931), TV & radio personality - George Edwards (disambiguation)George Edwards (disambiguation)George Edwards may refer to:* George Edwards , English naturalist and ornithologist* George Edwards , physician and writer* George Nelson Edwards , English writer and physician...
- Glen Edwards (pilot)Glen Edwards (pilot)Glen Edwards was a test pilot for the U.S. Air Force, and is the namesake of Edwards Air Force Base.Edwards was born in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada, where he lived until 1931. At age 13, his parents moved the family to California, settling in Lincoln, northeast of Sacramento...
, test pilot, Edwards Air Force BaseEdwards Air Force BaseEdwards Air Force Base is a United States Air Force base located on the border of Kern County, Los Angeles County, and San Bernardino County, California, in the Antelope Valley. It is southwest of the central business district of North Edwards, California and due east of Rosamond.It is named in...
named in his honor - Graham EdwardsGraham Edwards (politician)Graham John Edwards , Australian politician, was an Australian Labor Party member of the Australian House of Representatives from 1998 to 2007, representing the Division of Cowan....
(born 1946), Australian politician - Graham EdwardsGraham Edwards (cricketer)Graham Neil Edwards , nicknamed Jock, is a cricketer. He played eight Test matches and six One Day Internationals for New Zealand. He was born in Nelson....
(born 1955), New Zealand cricketer - Graham EdwardsGraham Edwards (writer)Graham Edwards is an English author of fantasy and crime novels. His most popular books have generally featured dragons as their central characters....
(born 1965), English novelist - Gus EdwardsGus Edwards (songwriter)Gus Edwards was an American songwriter and vaudevillian. He also organised his own theatre companies and was a music publisher.-Early life:...
(1879–1945), US-American songwriter and vaudevillian - Harold EdwardsHarold Edwards (mathematician)Harold Mortimer Edwards, Jr. is an American mathematician working in number theory, algebra, and the history and philosophy of mathematics....
(born 1936), American mathematician - Harry Stillwell EdwardsHarry Stillwell EdwardsHarry Stillwell Edwards was an American journalist, novelist, and poet, born at Macon, Georgia. He studied law at Mercer University, Macon, and graduated in 1877. He was assistant editor and editor of Macon journals , gaining distinction as a writer of dialect stories. He wrote on the Georgia...
(1855–1938), American journalist, novelist, and poet - Henry Sutherland EdwardsHenry Sutherland EdwardsHenry Sutherland Edwards was a British journalist.He was born in London, and educated in London and France. He was correspondent of The Times at the coronation of Alexander II of Russia, in the camp of the insurgents at Warsaw , and at German army headquarters during the Franco-Prussian War...
(1828–1906), English journalist and author - Sir Herbert Benjamin EdwardesHerbert Benjamin EdwardesMajor-General Sir Herbert Benjamin Edwardes DCL KCSI KCB was an English administrator, soldier, and statesman active in the Punjab, India. He is best known as the "Hero of Multan" for his pivotal role in securing the British victory in the Second Anglo-Sikh War.-Early life:Edwardes was born at...
(1819–68), British East India soldier and administrator - Herm Edwards, Professional American football player and coach
- Huw Edwards (politician)Huw Edwards (politician)Huw William Edmund Edwards is a British Labour Party politician who was the Member of Parliament for Monmouth over two separate terms....
, British Member of Parliament - Huw Edwards (journalist)Huw Edwards (journalist)Huw Edwards is a BAFTA award-winning Welsh journalist, presenter and newsreader.He is a news presenter for BBC News in the United Kingdom. Edwards presents Britain's most watched news programme, BBC News at Ten, which is also the corporation's flagship news broadcast...
, British presenter of BBC One's Ten O'Clock News - India EdwardsIndia EdwardsIndia Edwards was a United States Democratic politician and Vice Chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee. She was an advocate for women in politics. Edwards died at the Fircrest Convalescent Hospital in Sebastopol; at the time of her death the 94-year-old lived in Greenbrae, California...
, Vice Chairwoman of the Democratic National CommitteeDemocratic National CommitteeThe Democratic National Committee is the principal organization governing the United States Democratic Party on a day to day basis. While it is responsible for overseeing the process of writing a platform every four years, the DNC's central focus is on campaign and political activity in support...
and an advocate for women in politics (d. 1990) - Iwan EdwardsIwan EdwardsIwan Edwards, CM , is a celebrated Canadian choral conductor. Over a forty year span he has founded and conducted several notable choirs and thrilled audiences...
(born 1937), Canadian choral conductor. Member of the Order of CanadaOrder of CanadaThe Order of Canada is a Canadian national order, admission into which is, within the system of orders, decorations, and medals of Canada, the second highest honour for merit... - Jack Edwards (disambiguation)Jack Edwards (disambiguation)Jack Edwards or Jackie Edwards may refer to:*Jack Edwards , former U.S. Republican politician*Jack Edwards , former British WWII serviceman and a Japanese POW survivor who lived in Hong Kong...
- Jango EdwardsJango EdwardsJango Edwards is an American clown and entertainer who has spent most of his career in Europe, primarily in France, Spain, the Netherlands, and England. His performances are mostly one-man shows in the European cabaret tradition, in which he combines traditional clowning with countercultural and...
, US-American clown and entertainer - Jimmy EdwardsJimmy EdwardsJimmy Edwards DFC was an English comedic script writer and comedy actor on both radio and television, best known as Pa Glum in Take It From Here and as the headmaster 'Professor' James Edwards in Whack-O!-Biography:...
, English Comedian - John EdwardsJohn EdwardsJohnny Reid "John" Edwards is an American politician, who served as a U.S. Senator from North Carolina. He was the Democratic nominee for Vice President in 2004, and was a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2004 and 2008.He defeated incumbent Republican Lauch Faircloth in...
(born 1953), U.S. Senator from North Carolina, candidate for U.S. Vice President in 2004, candidate for U.S. President 2008 - John EdwardsJohn Edwards (Kentucky)John Edwards was an American planter and statesman who player a key role in securing Kentucky statehood, and represented the new state in the United States Senate....
(1748–1837), U.S. Senator from Kentucky from 1792 to 1795 - John Passmore EdwardsJohn Passmore EdwardsJohn Passmore Edwards was a British journalist, newspaper owner and philanthropist. The son of a carpenter, he was born in Blackwater, a small village between Redruth and Truro in Cornwall, United Kingdom.-Biography:...
(1823–1911), English newspaperman - John EdwardsJohn Edwards (Pennsylvania)John Edwards was an Anti-Masonic and Whig member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.John Edwards was born in Ivy Mills, Pennsylvania. He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1807 and commenced practice in Chester, Pennsylvania. He was deputy attorney general for Delaware...
, Congressman from Pennsylvania from 1837 to 1842 - Jonathan Edwards (1703–1758) American theologian
- Jonathan Edwards (the younger)Jonathan Edwards (the younger)This article is about the theologian , for other uses of Jonathan Edwards see Jonathan Edwards.Jonathan Edwards was an American theologian and linguist.-Life and career:...
(1745–1801), also a theologian - Jonathan Edwards (athlete)Jonathan Edwards (athlete)Jonathan David Edwards, CBE, is a former British triple jumper. He is a former Olympic, Commonwealth, European and World champion, and has held the world record in the event since 1995....
(born 1966), British triple jumper and religious commentator - Junior D. EdwardsJunior D. EdwardsJunior D. Edwards was a soldier in the United States Army during the Korean War. He posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his actions on January 2, 1951.He is buried in IOOF Cemetery Indianola, Iowa....
(1926–1951), American Medal of HonorMedal of HonorThe Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed by the President, in the name of Congress, upon members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her...
recipient - Kathleen EdwardsKathleen EdwardsKathleen Edwards is a Canadian singer-songwriter and musician. Her 2003 debut album, Failer, contained the singles "Six O'Clock News" and "Hockey Skates".- Personal life :...
(born 1978), Canadian singer-songwriter - Kirk Edwards (born 1983), Barbadian cricketer
- Mister Edwards, fictional character in Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House On The PrairieLittle House on the PrairieLittle House is a series of children's books by Laura Ingalls Wilder that was published originally between 1932 and 1943, with four additional books published posthumously, in 1962, 1971, 1974 and 2006.-History:...
- LeRoy EdwardsLeRoy EdwardsLeroy Edwards , nicknamed "Cowboy" and "Lefty", was one of the greatest basketball players of his era. He was an NCAA All-American at the University of Kentucky and also one of the most lauded professional players in the United States' National Basketball League's history.-High school:Edwards was...
(1914–1971), pioneer of early American professional basketball - Nelson "Jack" Edwards (????-1974), first African-American to hold a seat on the UAW’s International Executive Board
- Patrick EdwardsPatrick EdwardsPatrick Michael Edwards is an American college football player. He currently plays for the Houston Cougars of the University of Houston. In 2008, Edwards' gruesome leg injury in the endzone at Marshall gained national notoriety.-Early years:...
- Paul Edwards (philosopher)Paul Edwards (philosopher)Paul Edwards, born Paul Eisenstein, was an Austrian American moral philosopher.-Life and career:Edwards was born in Vienna in 1923 to assimilated Jewish parents, the youngest of three brothers....
(1923–2004), Austrian-American moral philosopher - Paul Edwards (athlete)Paul Edwards (athlete)Paul Michael Edwards is a retired athlete who competed in the men's shot put event during his career. He competed for both Wales and England during his career and twice represented Great Britain at the Summer Olympics: 1988 and 1992. Edwards was affiliated with the Walton Athletic Club and...
(born 1959), Welsh athlete - Paul Edwards (footballer born 1980)Paul Edwards (footballer born 1980)Paul Edwards is an English footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Conference National side Fleetwood Town. He has made 254 appearances in the Football League....
, English footballer - Phil Edwards (athlete) (1907–1971), Canadian track and field athlete and Olympian
- Phil Edwards (footballer)Phil Edwards (footballer)Philip Lee Edwards is a defender who plays for League One side Stevenage.Edwards started his football career at Wigan Athletic, progressing through the club's youth system before signing a professional contract at the age of 18. In September 2004, Edwards joined Morecambe on a month's loan,...
(born 1985), English footballer - Phil Edwards (surfer)Phil Edwards (surfer)Philip Edwards is a legendary surfer. He is credited with being the first to surf the Banzai pipeline in Hawaii, being the first professional surfer, and creating the first signature surf board. He was the subject of a cover story, and his photo appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated in 1966...
(born 1938) - Phil Edwards (cyclist)Phil Edwards (cyclist)Philip Edwards is a former road racing cyclist from Great Britain. He represented the United Kingdom at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany, where he finished sixth in the road race, just behind teammate Phil Bayton. He was a professional cyclist from 1976 to 1980.-References:...
(born 1949), British road racing cyclist - Phil Edwards (Welsh Politician)Phil Edwards (Welsh Politician)Phil Edwards is a Welsh politician and member of Plaid Cymru. He stood for Clwyd West in the National Assembly for Wales election, 2007.Phil Edwards born in Dolgellau in 1953 and lives in Rhos-on-Sea, Colwyn Bay....
(born 1953), Welsh politician, member of Plaid Cymru - Pierrepont EdwardsPierpont EdwardsPierpont Edwards was a delegate to the American Continental Congress, and later a United States federal judge. He has been described as "a brilliant but erratic member of the Connecticut bar, tolerant in religious matters and bitterly hated by stern Calvinists, a man whose personal morality...
(1750–1826), American lawyer, son of Jonathan Edwards - Ray EdwardsRay EdwardsRaymond James Edwards, Jr. is an American football defensive end for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Purdue.-Early years:Edwards attended Woodward High School in...
(b. 1985), an American football player - Ray K. EdwardsRay K. EdwardsRay K. Edwards was a United States Marine Corps corporal who received a posthumous Silver Star for his actions in the Guadalcanal campaign during World War II.-Biography:...
(1923–1942), a United States Marine who received the Silver Star - Richey James EdwardsRichey James EdwardsRichard James Edwards was a Welsh musician who was rhythm guitarist and lyricist of the alternative rock band Manic Street Preachers. He was known for his politicized and intellectual songwriting which, combined with an enigmatic and eloquent character, has assured him cult status...
(Born 1967) Lyricist and guitarist with Manic Street PreachersManic Street PreachersManic Street Preachers are a Welsh alternative rock band, formed in 1986. They are James Dean Bradfield, Nicky Wire, Richey Edwards and Sean Moore. The band are part of the Cardiff music scene, and were at their most prominent during the 1990s... - Robert Edwards (disambiguation)
- R.T. Edwards, a pseudonym of Ron GoulartRon GoulartRon Goulart is an American popular culture historian and mystery, fantasy and science fiction author.The prolific Goulart wrote many novelizations and other routine work under various pseudonyms: Kenneth Robeson , Con Steffanson , Chad Calhoun, R.T...
, writer - Sebastián EdwardsSebastian EdwardsSebastian Edwards is an international economist, professor, speaker, and consultant. He is currently the Henry Ford II Professor of International Business Economics at the Anderson School of Management at the University of California, Los Angeles...
, (1953–) Chilean economist, writer, speaker, UCLA professor, consultant - Shaun EdwardsShaun EdwardsShaun Edwards OBE is an English rugby union coach and former rugby league player. He is defence coach of Wales, a post he has held since 2008. In November 2011 he left London Wasps after 10 years with the club, latterly as head coach....
(1966–), Rugby League player and Rugby Union coach - Steve Edwards (singer)Steve Edwards (singer)Steve Edwards is a male house music singer/songwriter from Sheffield, England. He has collaborated with several house music producers.-Career:...
(born 1980), Singer - Torri EdwardsTorri EdwardsTorri Edwards is an American sprinter. She was a rising young star in 100 and 200 metres, winning an Olympic medal in 4×100 metres relay in 2000. In 2003 she won six medals in major international competitions, including one World Championship gold...
, American sprinter - William EdwardsWilliam Edwards (inventor)William Edwards was an American inventor, grandson of Jonathan Edwards, the elder. He was born in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. He introduced a valuable improvement in the manufacture of leather, whereby tanning was accomplished in a quarter of the usual time. He invented machines which greatly...
(1770–1851), American inventor, grandson of Jonathan Edwards
Others
- Matilda Betham-Edwards (1836–1919), English novelist and writer
- Alphonse Milne-Edwards (1835–1900), French zoologist
- Henri Milne-Edwards (1800–85), French naturalist
- Vero .Wynne-Edwards (1906–1997), a British zoologist