Background
Jeffress, Edwin Bedford was born on May 29, 1887 in Canton, North Carolina, United States. Son of Charles James and Maria Love (Osborne) Jeffress.
Jeffress, Edwin Bedford was born on May 29, 1887 in Canton, North Carolina, United States. Son of Charles James and Maria Love (Osborne) Jeffress.
Bachelor of Arts, University of North Carolina, 1907.
Teacher Bingham School, Asheville, 1907-1909. Reporter Gazette News at Asheville, 1908-1910. Raleigh correspondent, 1911.
Manager Greensboro Daily News, 1911. Secretary-treasurer Greensboro News Company, 1911-1918, president since 1918. President North State Engraving Company.
Mayor of Greensboro, term 1925-1929. Acting city manager Greensboro. President Greensboro Community Chest, 1930-1931.
Member Common for Study of Prison Situation in North Carolina. Chairman North Carolina State Highway Commission, 1931-1933. Appointed chairman North Carolina State Highway and Public Works Commission (including State’s prison system), July 1933, resigned, January 1935.
Member North Carolina legislature, 1931. Member American Newspaper Publs. Association, Southern Newspaper Publications Association, North Carolina Press Association, National Press.
Mason ( Knights Templar, Shriner). Elk, Knights of Pythias. Clubs: Kiwanis, Merchants and Manufacturers, Greensboro Country.
Married Louise Bond Adams, July 17, 1913. Children: Rebecca Bond, Edwin Bedford, Carl Osborne, Mary Louise, Sarah Clark.