Background
Edwards, George Herbert was born on May 25, 1860 in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Son of Richard and Betsey Josslyn (Samson) Edwards.
Edwards, George Herbert was born on May 25, 1860 in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Son of Richard and Betsey Josslyn (Samson) Edwards.
Student Illinois State Normal U.
Traveling salesman for various jewelry concerns, 1879-1889. Settled in Kansas City, Missoury, 1889. as secretary S. D. Mills Jewelry Company. Title changed to Edwards & Sloane Jewelry Company, 1892, now Edwards-Ludwig-Fuller Jewelry Company, of which is president.
President Mercantile Bank, 1912-1915 until consolidated with Commerce Trust Company, of which is director.
Member Upper House of Common Council 2 terms, 1906-1914. Member of commission to build new water works for Kansas City, 1921. Club: Chamber of Commerce.
Married Isabella Dix, November 20, 1889. Children: Alice Louise (deceased), George Herbert (deceased), Lucile Belle (Mistress.