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Ninian Edwards
Ninian Edwards is a founding political figure in the state of Illinois. He was the first and only governor of Illinois territory from 1809 until it was dissolved in 1818. He was then one of the first two American senators of the state of Illinois from 1818 to 1824. , and is Illinois' third governor. from 1826 to 1830. In a time and place where individual coalitions were more influential than parties, Edwards led one of the two main factions in Illinois border politics. Born in Maryland, Edwards began his political career in Kentucky, where he served as a lawmaker and judge. He became chief justice of the Kentucky Court of Appeal in 1808, during the time of Kentucky's highest court. In 1809, US President James Madison appointed him to rule the newly formed territory of Illinois. He held this position for three terms, first overseeing the territory's transition to democratic “second level” government, then becoming a state in 1818.
BornMarch 17, 1775, Montgomery County, Maryland, British America
DiedJuly 20, 1833, Belleville, Illinois, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic-Republican
Spouse(s)Elvira Lane
ChildrenNinian, Albert, Benjamin, Julia
RelativesCyrus Edwards (brother)

About Ninian Edwards

Politician Ninian Edwards was born in Maryland, United States on March 17, 1775. He dies at the age of 58, on July 20, 1833.

From 1826 until 1830, he was governor of the Illinois territory. From 1809 to 1818, he served as the territory's third governor and was one of the territory's first two state senators.

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Ninian Edwards before becoming famous

Ninian Edwards was born in the Zodiac sign Pisces (The Fish), and 1775 is also the year of Goat (羊) in the Chinese Zodiac.

He began his legal studies in Pennsylvania, then relocated to Kentucky to work on his family's farm and completed his studies in Tennessee.

Achievement of Ninian Edwards

Not only did he govern over the modern state of Illinois, but he also presided over sections of Minnesota, Michigan, and Wisconsin.

Ninian Edwards's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

Both of his parents were from prestigious families, and one of his private tutors was William Wirt, the future Attorney General of the United States.

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He was named governor of the newly constituted region by President US President James Madison.

Ninian Edwards Income & Net worth

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Ninian Edwards Height and Weight

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Latest information about Ninian Edwards updated on March 10 2023.