Edwards, Philip Leget, 1812-1869
Variant namesPhilip Leget Edwards was born in Kentucky on 14 July 1812. In about 1824, he and his family moved to Old Franklin, Missouri. Ten years later, Edwards joined Jason Lee[alpha]s missionary party and went with them to Oregon. During the winter of 1835-1836, he taught at a small school near Champoeg. He also served as treasurer of the Willamette Cattle Company, as well as being a member of the Oregon Temperance Society.
From the description of Collection, 1834-1842. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 78112441
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| referencedIn | Shepard, Cyrus, 1798-1840. Journal and letter, 1834-1836. | Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library | |
| creatorOf | Edwards, Philip Leget, 1812-1869. Collection, 1834-1842. | Harold B. Lee Library | |
| creatorOf | Edwards, Philip Leget, 1812-1869. Phil. L. Edwards diary, 1837 January 14 to 1837, September 18. | UC Berkeley Libraries | |
| creatorOf | Edwards, Philip Leget, 1812-1869. A sketch of Oregon territory, or the emigrants guide : ms., 1842. | UC Berkeley Libraries |
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| associatedWith | Bidwell, John, 1819-1900. | person |
| associatedWith | Ewing, Finis, 1773-1841. | person |
| associatedWith | Lee, Jason, 1803-1845. | person |
| associatedWith | Morton, Laura. E., | person |
| associatedWith | Shepard, Cyrus, 1798-1840. | person |
| associatedWith | Willamette Cattle Company. | corporateBody |
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Birth 1812-07-14
Death 1869-05-01
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