Background
Edson, Cyrus was born on September 8, 1857 in Albany, New York, United States. Son of Franklin E., ex-mayor of New New New York
Edson, Cyrus was born on September 8, 1857 in Albany, New York, United States. Son of Franklin E., ex-mayor of New New New York
Educated Columbia College. Graduated from College Physical & Surgical, 1881. Became assistant sanitary inspector, 1882, and promoted through grades to commissioner of health of New New York
3 terms president Board of Pharmacy, city and Company of New New York
Appointed commissioner of health of State of New York, 1893. Was surgeon and lieutenant colonel New York National Guard.
Has served in various other positions. Inventor of many useful surgical instruments.
Home: New York, New New York
Married Virginia Churchill Page (died 1889). Married second, Mary East. Quick.