Joseph Edson | |
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United States Marshal for the District of Vermont | |
In office March 13, 1823 – June 6, 1829 | |
Preceded by | Heman Allen |
Succeeded by | Heman Lowry |
Sheriff of Orange County, Vermont | |
In office 1815–1822 | |
Preceded by | Harry Hale |
Succeeded by | Abel Carter |
In office 1812–1813 | |
Preceded by | Daniel Peaslee |
Succeeded by | Harry Hale |
Personal details | |
Born | Randolph, Vermont, U.S. | March 3, 1782
Died | March 7, 1832 Randolph, Vermont, U.S. | (aged 50)
Resting place | Randolph Center Cemetery, Randolph, Vermont |
Political party | Democratic-Republican |
Spouse | Sarah Throop (m. 1802-1832, his death) |
Children | 5 |
Occupation | Farmer |
Joseph Edson (March 3, 1782 – March 7, 1832) was a farmer, military leader, and government official in Vermont. Among the offices in which he served were United States Marshal for the District of Vermont (1823-1829), Sheriff of Orange County (1812-1813, 1815–1822), and commander of the Vermont Militia's 4th Division with the rank of major general in 1822.
Joseph Edson was born in Randolph, Vermont on March 3, 1782, a son of Josiah Edson (1758-1819) and Sarah (Pinney) Edson (1756-1804). [1] He was educated in Randolph and became a farmer. [2] A Democratic-Republican, [3] Edson began a career in government at an early age, serving as a town constable from 1805 to 1809. [4] after serving as deputy sheriff, [5] he was elected Sheriff of Orange County and served from 1812 to 1813, and then again from 1815 to 1822. [6]
Edson also became active in the militia. [4] During the War of 1812 he was commissioned as a major, and helped organize the Randolph-area contingent that took part in the defense of Plattsburgh in September 1814. [4] He continued to serve in the militia, and was commander of 1st Brigade, 4th Division from 1818 to 1822 with the rank of brigadier general. [4] [7] In 1822 he was appointed to command the 4th Division and promoted to major general. [4] [8]
From 1815 to 1821, Edson served as a trustee of Randolph's Orange County Grammar School. [4] In March 1823, Edson was appointed United States Marshal for the District of Vermont, succeeding Heman Allen. [9] He served until June 1829, when he was succeeded by Heman Lowry. [10]
Edson died in Randolph on March 7, 1832. [4] [11] He was buried at Randolph Center Cemetery in Randolph. [11]
In 1802, Edson married Sarah Throop (1783-1863) of Bethel, Vermont. [12] They were the parents of five children:
Joseph Edson | |
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United States Marshal for the District of Vermont | |
In office March 13, 1823 – June 6, 1829 | |
Preceded by | Heman Allen |
Succeeded by | Heman Lowry |
Sheriff of Orange County, Vermont | |
In office 1815–1822 | |
Preceded by | Harry Hale |
Succeeded by | Abel Carter |
In office 1812–1813 | |
Preceded by | Daniel Peaslee |
Succeeded by | Harry Hale |
Personal details | |
Born | Randolph, Vermont, U.S. | March 3, 1782
Died | March 7, 1832 Randolph, Vermont, U.S. | (aged 50)
Resting place | Randolph Center Cemetery, Randolph, Vermont |
Political party | Democratic-Republican |
Spouse | Sarah Throop (m. 1802-1832, his death) |
Children | 5 |
Occupation | Farmer |
Joseph Edson (March 3, 1782 – March 7, 1832) was a farmer, military leader, and government official in Vermont. Among the offices in which he served were United States Marshal for the District of Vermont (1823-1829), Sheriff of Orange County (1812-1813, 1815–1822), and commander of the Vermont Militia's 4th Division with the rank of major general in 1822.
Joseph Edson was born in Randolph, Vermont on March 3, 1782, a son of Josiah Edson (1758-1819) and Sarah (Pinney) Edson (1756-1804). [1] He was educated in Randolph and became a farmer. [2] A Democratic-Republican, [3] Edson began a career in government at an early age, serving as a town constable from 1805 to 1809. [4] after serving as deputy sheriff, [5] he was elected Sheriff of Orange County and served from 1812 to 1813, and then again from 1815 to 1822. [6]
Edson also became active in the militia. [4] During the War of 1812 he was commissioned as a major, and helped organize the Randolph-area contingent that took part in the defense of Plattsburgh in September 1814. [4] He continued to serve in the militia, and was commander of 1st Brigade, 4th Division from 1818 to 1822 with the rank of brigadier general. [4] [7] In 1822 he was appointed to command the 4th Division and promoted to major general. [4] [8]
From 1815 to 1821, Edson served as a trustee of Randolph's Orange County Grammar School. [4] In March 1823, Edson was appointed United States Marshal for the District of Vermont, succeeding Heman Allen. [9] He served until June 1829, when he was succeeded by Heman Lowry. [10]
Edson died in Randolph on March 7, 1832. [4] [11] He was buried at Randolph Center Cemetery in Randolph. [11]
In 1802, Edson married Sarah Throop (1783-1863) of Bethel, Vermont. [12] They were the parents of five children: