Ninian Wirt Edwards
| Name | Ninian Wirt Edwards |
| Title | American politician |
| Gender | Male |
| Birthday | 1809-04-15 |
| nationality | United States of America |
| Source | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16062619 |
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| LastUpdate | 2025-11-16T08:45:32.093Z |
Introduction
Ninian Wirt Edwards was born on April 15, 1809, in Sangamon County, Illinois. He was the son of Ninian Edwards, who served as both territorial governor and later governor of Illinois. Edwards pursued education in Illinois, although specific details regarding his early education are not provided.
He was married to Elizabeth Todd, who was the sister of Mary Todd Lincoln. Mary Todd Lincoln was the wife of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States.
In his political career, Ninian Wirt Edwards served as Illinois attorney general from 1834 to 1835. He was a member of the Illinois House of Representatives during two separate periods: first from 1837 to 1841, and later from 1849 to 1853. Additionally, he served in the Illinois State Senate from 1845 to 1849.
Edwards participated in the Illinois Constitutional Convention in 1847. He also held the position of Illinois superintendent of public instruction from 1854 to 1857.
He passed away on September 2, 1899.
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