Ninian Wirt Edwards

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Ninian Wirt Edwards
Attorney General of Illinois
In office
1834–1835
Preceded byJames Semple
Succeeded byJesse B. Thomas, Jr.

Ninian Wirt Edwards (April 15, 1809 – September 2, 1899) was an American politician.

Born in Sangamon County, Illinois, Edwards was the son of Ninian Edwards, territorial and state Governor of Illinois. He was married to Elizabeth Todd, sister of Mary Todd Lincoln who was married to President Abraham Lincoln.[1] In 1834–1835, Edwards served as Illinois Attorney General. Then during 1837–1841 and 1849–1853 he served in the Illinois House of Representatives. Edwards also served in the Illinois State Senate 1845–1849. He then served in the Illinois Constitutional Convention of 1847 and was Illinois Superintendent of Public Instruction in 1854–1857.[2]

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  1. ^ Mr. Lincoln's White House-Elizabeth Todd Edwards
  2. ^ Database
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Preceded by Attorney General of Illinois
1834–1835 		Succeeded by


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