Benjamin Franklin Edwards III

Background

III, Benjamin Franklin Edwards was born on October 26, 1931 in St. Louis. Son of Presley William and Virginia (Barker) E.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Princeton University, 1953.

Career

With, Albert Gallatin Edwards & Sons, Inc., St. Louis, since 1956; president, Albert Gallatin Edwards & Sons, Inc., since 1967; chairman, Albert Gallatin Edwards & Sons, Inc., since 1983; also Chief Executive Officer, Albert Gallatin Edwards & Sons, Inc., since 1983. Board directors Jefferson Bank and Trust Company, Psychological Associations, Helig-Meyers, Inc., New York Stock Exch., Washington University, St. Louis Art Museum, Barnes Hospital.

Membership

Member U. Missouri, St. Louis, Civic Progress, Arts and Education Council With United States Naval Reserve, 1953-1956. Member Investment Bankers Association (governor since 1968), Securities Industry Association(governor 1974-1981, chairman since 1980).

Connections

Married Joan Moberly, June 13, 1953. Children: Scott P., Benjamin Franklin IV, Pamela M. Edwards Bunn, Susan B.

Father:

Presley William E.

Mother:

Virginia (Barker) E.

Spouse:

Joan Moberly

child:

Scott P. III

child:

Pamela M. Edwards Bunn III

child:

Benjamin Franklin IV III

child:

Susan B. III