Background
Edwards, William Seymour was born on September 14, 1856 in New York, United States. Son of William H. and Catherine Colt (Tappan) Edwards.
Edwards, William Seymour was born on September 14, 1856 in New York, United States. Son of William H. and Catherine Colt (Tappan) Edwards.
Bachelor of Science, Cornell, 1879. Bachelor of Laws (cum laude), Columbia, 1882. Admitted to bar, 1883.
Engaged in law practice. Also president Hamilton Gas Company, Vespertine Oil Corporation, Coalburg-Kanawha Coal Company, Gallatin Mining Company.
Member West Virginia House of Delegates, 1892-1895 (speaker, 1894-1895). Member Republican National Committee for West Virginia, since 1912.
Married Hope M. Christensen, July 5, 1902.