Background
Edwards, Edward Irving was born on December 1, 1863 in Jersey City, New Jersey, United States. Son of William W. and Emma J. (Nation) Edwards.
Edwards, Edward Irving was born on December 1, 1863 in Jersey City, New Jersey, United States. Son of William W. and Emma J. (Nation) Edwards.
Student New York University, 1880-1882.
Connected with First National Bank, Jersey City, since 1882. Assistant to president, 1903, later cashier, president, 1916-1925, now Chairman of the Board. Director National Paper & Type Company, Raritan River Railroad Company, Stand.
Motor Construction Company State comptroller, New Jersey, 1911-1917.
Member State Senate from Hudson Company, 1919 (resigned). Governor of New Jersey, January 1920-January, 1923.
Member United States Senate, term 1923-1929.
Member State Senate from Hudson Company, 1919 (resigned). Member United States Senate, term 1923-1929.
Married Jule Blanche Smith, November 14, 1888 (died 1928). Children: Edward Irving, Elizabeth Jule.