City: Milan
EDWARDS, R. E., cotton buyer; born Carroll Co. Tenn., in 1848; son of W. J. and Marjorie (Algee) EDWARDS; English descent; educated Bethel College; married in 1873; member of K. of P. and Masonic lodges; lived on farm until about 16 years of age; entered the Confederate army, served under Gen. FORREST, surrendered at Gainesville, Ala., in May, 1865; in 1869 entered grocery business in Milan, Tenn.; continued the business until 1897; has been Magistrate since 1888; served as mayor of Milan in 1902 and 1903; was elected Mayor again in 1909 and still serves as such; Democrat.
