Caldwell Edwards

Caldwell Edwards (born January 8, 1841 in Sag Harbor , Suffolk County , New York , † July 23, 1922 ibid) was an American politician . Between 1901 and 1903 he represented the state of Montana in the US House of Representatives .

Career

Caldwell Edwards attended his home public schools and then worked as a salesman and accountant in retail. In 1864 he moved to Bozeman in the Montana Territory . There he worked in agriculture and ran his own ranch. Politically, he joined the Populist Party . This short-lived party was particularly popular among farmers in the western United States in the late 19th century. Between March 4, 1901 and March 3, 1903, Edwards represented his state as a member of Congress . In 1902 he did not stand for re-election. After that he was a member of the House of Representatives from Montana until 1905 .

After his political activities Edwards devoted himself to his private affairs again, especially his ranch. He died in 1922.

Web links

Caldwell Edwards in the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress (English)

personal data
SURNAME	Edwards, Caldwell
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	American politician
DATE OF BIRTH	January 8, 1841
PLACE OF BIRTH	Sag Harbor , New York
DATE OF DEATH	July 23, 1922
Place of death	Sag Harbor , New York