George H. Edwards
38th Mayor of Kansas City
In office
1916–1918
Preceded byHenry L. Jost
Succeeded byJames Cowgill
Personal details
Born
George H. Edwards

May 25, 1860
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
DiedDecember 28, 1941(1941-12-28) (aged 81)
Political party Republican

George H. Edwards (May 25, 1860 - December 28, 1941) was Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri, from 1916 to 1918.

Biography

Edwards was born on May 25, 1860, in St. Louis, Missouri and moved to Kansas City in 1888,[1] first living at 609 Brooklyn Avenue and then 3533 Harrison Boulevard while mayor.[2]

He was the secretary and manager of Edwards & Sloane Jewelry.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Local History - Kansas City Public Library". Archived from the original on September 27, 2007. Retrieved June 23, 2007.
  2. ^ Local History - Kansas City Public Library[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ "Local History - Kansas City Public Library". Archived from the original on September 27, 2007. Retrieved June 23, 2007.
Political offices Preceded byHenry L. Jost Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri 1916–1918 Succeeded byJames Cowgill
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