John Worth Edmonds

Background

He was the son of General Samuel Edmonds (1760–1825. Assemblyman in 1803) and Lydia (Worth) Edmonds (1765–1841).

Education

He graduated from Union College in 1816.

Career

He was admitted to the bar in 1819, and commenced practice in Hudson. He was Recorder of the City of Hudson from 1827 to 1833. In 1837, he was appointed United States. Commissioner upon the Disturbance at the Potawatamie Payment—which had occurred in September 1836—and submitted a Report (1837.

42 pages.

On-line version) to Commissioner of Indian Affairs Carey A. Harris. In 1841, he removed to New York City, and resumed the practice of law there. In 1843, he was appointed a State Prison Inspector.

Edmonds was one of the defense lawyers for Monroe Edwards, a famous forger.

Edwards tried to pay Edmonds for his services with a forged check. He was Judge of the First Judicial District from 1845 to 1847, and a justice of the New York Supreme Court (1st Doctorate) from 1847 to 1853.

He died at his home at 71 Irving Place, in New York City, and was buried at the City Cemetery in Hudson.

Membership

He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Columbia Company) in 1831. He was a member of the New York State Senate (3rd Doctorate) from 1832 to 1835, sitting in the 55th, 56th, 57th and 58th New York State Legislatures.

Connections

Father:

Samuel Edmonds

Mother:

Lydia (Worth) Edmonds