Dodge-Tattnall-Laurens County GaArchives Biographies.....Edwards, Milton H. 1862 - 1912
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Author: William Harden
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   MILTON H. EDWARDS. One of the wealthiest and most influential citizens of
eastern Georgia was the late Milton H. Edwards, land owner and capitalist, whose
death occurred at his home on the morning of October 8, 1912. Coming to this
place as a small boy, he spent all of his active business life in building up
productive enterprises that not only brought prosperity to himself, but
materially aided the town and surrounding country. A man of energy and wide
interests connected with many of the largest business concerns of the city, he
was a prominent figure in social and commercial circles of Eastman.

   Milton Henry Edwards, the son of William Henry and Eliza Ball Edwards, was
born near Glenville, Tattnall county, Georgia on May 20, 1862. His father was a
native of Tattnall county and his mother of South Carolina. Their son, Milton
H., of this review, was one of the twelve children born to them, seven of whom,
three sisters and four brothers, survive. James M. and T. H., of Eastman; Virgil
of Lake Butler, Florida, and W. J., of Lake City, Florida; Ursula, the wife of
the late Judge D. M. Roberts, of Eastman; Ophelia, the wife of C. H. Peacock of
Macon; Melissa, the wife of E. P. Miller, deceased, of Walthourville and
Virginia, deceased, the wife of S. A. Foster, deceased, who was for many years a
resident of Eastman.

   Mr. Edwards came to Eastman and attended the schools of that city and after
completing the high school course, engaged in the mercantile business as a clerk
in the store of C. H. Peacock. In 1884, he, with his brother, T. H. Edwards,
formed a partnership under the name of M. H. Edwards & Bro., and throughout
their long and active career were partners in every business undertaking, large
or small. A large and lucrative business was established and for many years this
firm was the leading mercantile house in this section of the state. In 1905 this
business was dissolved only to become a real estate firm, of which he was
president, and in which enterprise he was actively engaged at the time of his
death. In connection with this he was vice-president of the Oconee River Cotton
Mills at Dublin, vice-president of the Eastman Cotton Mill, secretary and
treasurer of the Improved Fertilizer Works of Eastman, a director of the
Citizens' Banking Company of Eastman and also of the Ocmulgee Fertilizer Works
of Hawkinsville and the Farmers' Fertilizer Works at Milan. Mr. Edwards was the
leading figure in the establishing of most of these.

   Milton Edwards joined the Baptist church in early manhood and ever remained a
loyal and consistent member. He assisted in building the present edifice and was
always one of the most liberal supporters. For a number of years he was
superintendent of the Sunday school and faithfully served as one of the deacons
until the time of his death. Although successful in every business undertaking,
kindness and generosity were his dominant traits and rich and poor, black and
white always found in him a true friend and wise counselor.

   Twenty-eight years ago he w-as married to Orlena, daughter of John Council
and Marcia McCulloch Czar of Elkton, Kentucky, who yet survive him. Eleven
children were born to them, seven of whom are still living, viz: Carrie Belle,
Nelle, Milton Carr, Christine, Edwin McCulloch, Willard Theodore, and Fannie
Harris.


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A HISTORY OF SAVANNAH AND SOUTH GEORGIA
BY
WILLIAM HARDEN

VOLUME II
ILLUSTRATED
THE LEWIS PUBLISHING COMPANY
CHICAGO AND NEW YORK
1913

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