Background
Hadley, Edwin Marshall was born on October 14, 1872 in Peoria, Illinois, United States. Son of of James Marshall and Margaret (Widenham) H.
Hadley, Edwin Marshall was born on October 14, 1872 in Peoria, Illinois, United States. Son of of James Marshall and Margaret (Widenham) H.
Eighth in lineal descent from Edward Fitz Randolph, from Nottinghamshire to New England, 1630. Educated Illinois Wesleyan and Northwestern universities.
And Ceylon Planters Tea Company, of which was secretary, treasurer and director until 1906. Served as Chairman of the Board Chicago-Cleveland Carolina Roofing Company, 1906-1925, and as vice president Pioneer Cast Steel Truck Company, Sullivan Metallic Packing Company, Reliable Railway Equipment Company Lieutenant colonel Illinois National Guard. Major Military Intelligence Reserve, United States Army.
Completed military intelligence course, Army War College, 1928.
Illinois chairman Civilian Aides Committee, for enlistments, Army Air Forces, World World War World World War II National president The Paul Reveres, Incorporated.
Member South.R., Sons of the American Revolution, Order of Runnymede, Illinois Chamber Commerce, Chicago Association Commerce, American Coalition, American Alliance, American Legion, Beta Theta Pi (past president Chicago Alumni).
Member South.R., Sons of the American Revolution, Order of Runnymede, Illinois Chamber Commerce, Chicago Association Commerce, American Coalition, American Alliance, American Legion, Beta Theta Pi (past president Chicago Alumni). Mason (Knight of the Order of the Thistle, 32°, Shriner), Sojourners. Grange.; Clubs: Adventurers, Forty, Chicago Athletic, Union League, Executives, Southern Shore Country (Chicago).
Married Jessie Seymour McCarthy, June 21, 1904. Children: James M., Edwin M., Junior.