City: Memphis
EDGINGTON, Thomas Benton, lawyer; born Ontario, Ohio, April 23, 1839; son of Jesse and Hannah (Mitchell) EDGINGTON; English descent; educated public schools Richland County, O.; Baldwin University, graduate Wesleyan University, 1859; A. B., A. M., 1862; LL.D. 1905; admitted to bar April 12, 1861; married Catherine Vose BAXTER in 1865; mustered into Union Army as First Sergeant Company A. 12th Infantry, October 17, 1861; participated in siege of Ft. Henry, battles of Ft. Donelson and Shiloh; commanded company in latter battle; was wounded and taken prisoner; remained prisoner seven months; First Lieutenant April 9, 1862 to April 4, 1863; resigned on account of ill health; aided in organizing Union military forces in West Tennessee and became Major of Fourth Regiment in 1863; he is now senior member law firm of Edgington & Edgington, Memphis, Tenn.
