Background
CHILDS, Edwin Otis was born on August 10, 1876 in Newton, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Edwin Otis and Caroline Augusta (Chaffin) Childs.
CHILDS, Edwin Otis was born on August 10, 1876 in Newton, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Edwin Otis and Caroline Augusta (Chaffin) Childs.
Public Schools; Harvard College, Bachelor of Arts, 1899. Harvard Law School Boston University Law School, Bachelor of Laws, 1901.
Member, Newton Board of Health, 1908-1913. Mayor, Newton, 1914-1929. Member, Commission to investigate Drunkeness in Massachusetts, since 1913.
Engaged in law practice. Member: Masons, 32°; Commandery. Elks; Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
A.O.W.W.; Knights of Pythias. Member: Royal Arcanum. Nonantum Athletic Association Clubs: Newton Rotary, Middlesex, Nonantum Boys (President).
Spouse Mildred Etta Roy, January 11, 1908, Newton, Massachusetts.