Biographical Sketch of Major Supply W. Edwards, transcribed from "History of Temple", 
contained in D. Hamilton Hurd's, History of Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, 1885, 
pp. 676-677.        

                       BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH.
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                       MAJOR SUPPLY W. EDWARDS.

   Major Supply W. Edwards is the fifth child of Nathaniel and Sarah (Wilson) Edwards 
and was born in the town of Temple, N. H., April 9, 1817.  His grandfather, Captain 
Ebenezer Edwards, was born in Acton, Mass., March 23, 1757.  He was a member of the 
Acton Company of Minute-men under command of Captain Davis, and did service during 
the War of the Revolution.  He was on Dorchester Heights at the siege of Boston, and 
after the evacuation of that city worked as a carpenter on the fortification of the harbor, 
at the same time doing military duty.  He removed to what is now Sharon, in 1777, and to 
Temple, N. H., in 1780.  About 1786 he built what is now known as the "General Miller 
House," and resided there until about 1819.  He was a man of character and importance 
in the town, and the records show that he held all the principal offices in its gift.  He was 
twice married, first to Lucy Wheeler, of Lincoln, Mass.  They had eleven childdren; she 
died November 20, 1800.  His second wife was Mary Flint, also of Lincoln, Mass.  She 
bore him four children,--Captain Edwards died March 21, 1826.  Nathaniel, his fourth 
child, was born May 26, 1785.  He [continues on page 677] married June 16, 1808, Sarah 
Wilson of New Ipswich.  Their children were Sarah, Mary, Abby, Susan W., Supply W., 
Elizabeth, Nathaniel P. and Charles W.
   Major Supply W. Edwards had no advantages for education in his youth beyond what 
the public school of his native town could furnish, and his attendance to this was limited to 
the winter terms.  Being one of a somewhat numerous family, in moderate circumstances 
in life, he was taught to labor as soon as his growing strength could make his services of 
any value.  As soon as he was of sufficient age he learned the trade of stone-masonry, 
and this he has made the principal occupation of his life.  He made it a rule at the 
beginning to do whatever he undertook conscientiously and well, and to that rule he has 
adhered through life; and to this may be attributed the success he has attained.  His work 
may be seen in his own and all the surrounding towns and villages.  In addition to his 
work at masonry, he purchased a farm near his grandfather's old homestead, and has 
carried on farming quite extensively and with marked success.  His farm buildings are 
among the best in the county.  
   He married, December 10, 1840, Elizabeth Winn.  She was born August 2, 1820.  Their 
children are John Wheeler, born May 28, 1844; Charles Warren, born January 12, 1847; 
George Walter, born February 14, 1849; Edwin Brooks, born May 3, 1851; Emma 
Josephine, born January 8, 1853; Alma Jane, born January 13, 1856.
   Mrs. Edwards died September 11, 1883.  Major Edwards has practically retired from 
active business.  His son-in-law, who resides with him, conducts his farm for him.
   In 1876-77 he represented his town in the State Legislature, and has, at different times, 
held various minor offices.  In 1840 he was chosen major of militia under Colonel Little, 
and served in that capacity four years.  Among the prominent traits of Major Edwards' 
character may be mentioned perseverance and punctuality.  He is prompt in performing 
whatever he promises or undertakes to do, and is a man much respected by his 
neighbors, among whom his life has been spent.
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[This biography was transcribed 1999 by Ann Mensch.]
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