Caldwell Edwards

Caldwell Edwards (January 8, 1841 – July 23, 1922) was a U.S. representative from Montana.

Preceded byAlbert J. Campbell

Succeeded byJoseph M. Dixon

Born(1841-01-08)January 8, 1841

Sag Harbor, New York, U.S.

DiedJuly 23, 1922(1922-07-23) (aged 81)

Sag Harbor, New York, U.S.

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Caldwell Edwards
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Montana's at-large district
In office March 4, 1901 – March 3, 1903
Preceded by	Albert J. Campbell
Succeeded by	Joseph M. Dixon
Member of the Montana House of Representatives
In office 1901–1905
Personal details
Born	(1841-01-08)January 8, 1841 Sag Harbor, New York, U.S.
Died	July 23, 1922(1922-07-23) (aged 81) Sag Harbor, New York, U.S.
Resting place	Oakland Cemetery
Party	Populist
Profession	Politician

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Born in Sag Harbor, New York, Edwards was educated in the district schools. He worked as a salesman and bookkeeper in dry-goods stores for several years. He moved to Bozeman, Montana, in 1864 and became engaged in agricultural pursuits. He served as a member of the Montana House of Representatives from 1901 to 1905.

Edwards was elected as a Populist to the Fifty-seventh Congress. He was not a candidate for renomination in 1902. At the expiration of his term Edwards returned to his ranch. He later returned to Sag Harbor, where he lived in retirement. He died at his Sag Harbor home on July 23, 1922, after suffering a stroke. Edwards was interred in Oakland Cemetery.