Background
Lestry, Edmond Louis De was born on January 1, 1860 in Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States. Son of Charles F. and Marguerite (de la Mont) D.
Lestry, Edmond Louis De was born on January 1, 1860 in Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States. Son of Charles F. and Marguerite (de la Mont) D.
Preparatory education, Gymnasium, Frankfort, Germany. University of Louvain, 1877-1881, Master of Arts.
Newspaper writer Saint Louis, 1881. Member editorial staff Helena Herald, 1882-1889. With Saint Paul Daily Globe, 1900-1907.
Founded, 1897, and educated Western Magazine (now Northwest Magazine).
Served as editor Saint Paul Graphic. and as managing director Midwest News Bureau. Retired. Prominent in promotion of good roads movement: vice president Associated Highways of Minnesota Woodman, Elk.
Member editorial staff Helena Herald, 1882-1889.
Married Rosamond M. Hedlund, 1890. Children: Marguerite North. (Mistress East. C. Staples), Robert Fredrick.