Background
Edgington, Thomas Benton was born on April 23, 1837 in Ontario, Ohio, United States. Son of Jesse and Hannah (Mitchell) Edgington.
Edgington, Thomas Benton was born on April 23, 1837 in Ontario, Ohio, United States. Son of Jesse and Hannah (Mitchell) Edgington.
Student Baldwin University, Berea, O., until sophomore year. Bachelor of Arts, Ohio Wesleyan University, 1859, Master of Arts, 1862, Doctor of Laws, 1905.
R. B. Underwood, deceased), Mary Rose. Admitted to bar, 1861. Mustered into Union Army as 1st sergeant, Company A, 12th Iowa Infantry, October 17, 1861.
Participated in siege of Fort Henry, battles of Fort Donelson and Shiloh.
Commanded company in latter battle, was wounded and taken prisoner. Remained prisoner of war about 7 months.
First lieutenant, April 9, 1862-April 4, 1863, resigned on account of ill health. Aided in organizing Union Military forces in West. Tennessee, and became major 4th regiment, 1863.
Now senior member Edington & Edington.
Member Edington & Edington.
Married Catherine Vose Baxter, April. Children: Hugh, Irving H., Jesse, Katherine B. (wife of Doctor.