John L. Edwards | |
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.jpg) From the November 1896 issue of The Vermonter magazine | |
| State's Attorney of Orleans County, Vermont | |
| In office 1849–1850 | |
| Preceded by | Henry F. Prentiss |
| Succeeded by | Norman Boardman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 27, 1819 Walden, Vermont, U.S. |
| Died | October 19, 1895 (aged 76) Walden, Vermont, U.S. |
| Resting place | East Main Street Cemetery, Newport, Vermont, U.S. |
| Political party | Whig (before 1856) Democratic (from 1856) |
| Spouse | Elizabeth C. Brigham (m. 1847) |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | University of Vermont (attended) |
| Profession | Attorney |
John L. Edwards (August 27, 1819 – October 19, 1895) was a Vermont attorney and politician. A Democrat during the more than 100 years when Republicans won every statewide election, he was the Democratic nominee for governor of Vermont in 1867 and 1868. In addition, he was an successful candidate for the United States House of Representatives in 1874 and 1876.