Abraham Edwards (Massachusetts politician)

This article is about the Massachusetts politician. For the Michigan politician, see Abraham Edwards (Michigan politician).

Abraham Edwards (September 7, 1796 – February 5, 1870) was a Massachusetts politician who served as the fifth Mayor of Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Abraham Edwards
Fifth Mayor of Cambridge, Massachusetts[1]
In office April 1854 – January 1855
Preceded by	James D. Green
Succeeded by	Zebina L. Raymond
Personal details
Born	September 7, 1796 Boston, Massachusetts[1]
Died	February 5, 1870[1] Cambridge, Massachusetts[1]
Spouse	Anne Moore[1]
Alma mater	Harvard
Occupation	Attorney

Early life

Edwards was born in Boston, Massachusetts to Abraham and Martha Edwards on September 7, 1796.^[1]

Family life

Edwards married Anne Moore.^[1]

Education

Edwards prepared for college under the tutorship of Charles Folsom.^[1] After studying under Folsom, Edwards entered Harvard.^[1] Edwards graduated from Harvard in 1819.^[1] After his graduation from Harvard, Edwards went on to study law with Judge Fay.^[1]

Professional career

Edwards was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in Middlesex County, in September 1822.^[1] Edwards began his practice of law in Brighton, Massachusetts,^[1] which was in Middlesex County at the time.

In 1832 Edwards moved to Cambridge.^[1][2]

Political career

Edwards was elected the fifth Mayor of Cambridge, Massachusetts,^[3] serving from April 1854 to January 1855.

Death

Edwards died in Cambridge on February 5, 1870.^[1]