Bucks County PA Archives Biographies.....Edwards, H. B.
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Source: History of Bucks County, Pennsylvania; edited by 
J.H. Battle; A. Warner & Co.; 1887
Richland Township A-M


   H. B. EDWARDS marble works, P.O. Quakertown.  The 
proprietor of the Quakertown marble works in Henry 
Bartholomew Edwards, who was born February 9, 1859, in this 
place and is a son of Benjamin and Lydia (Bartholomew) 
Edwards, both natives of this county.  Henry learned his 
trade in this place with J. L. Smith, and remained in his 
employ until 1883, at which time he bought Smith's interest 
and engaged in the same business, which he has since 
conducted.  He manufactures anything required or ordered in 
his line and is doing a business which is steadily 
increasing.  He was married July 10, 1880, to Hermina, 
daughter of Peter and Amanda (Shelly) Brown, a native of 
this county.  They have two children:  Hattie M. and Ella.  
He is a member of the Quakertown Lodge, No. 179, I. O. O. 
F., and of the American Mechanics of this place.