Edwards, Samuel

Edwards, Samuel, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Chester Township, Delaware County, Pa., March 12, 1785; attended the common schools; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1806 and commenced practice in Chester; served in the War of 1812; member of the State house of representatives 1814-1816; elected as a Federalist to the Sixteenth and to the three succeeding Congresses (March 4, 1819-March 3, 1827); resumed the practice of his profession in Chester; inspector of customs 1838-1842; died in Chester, Pa., November 21, 1850; interment in Chester Rural Cemetery.