Edwin Conant (1810-1904), son of Jacob (1783-1839) and Relief Burpee Conant, was born in Sterling, Mass. He graduated from Harvard University in 1829. He studied law at the Harvard Law School and also with Rejoice Newton and William Lincoln in Worcester, Mass. In 1833, he moved to Worcester. After approximately ten years of practice, he engaged in business and became prominent in the state militia and held offices in the First Unitarian Church of Worcester. He was generous with his wealth and he bequeathed his mansion at the corner of Harvard and State streets in Worcester to the Natural History Society. He also gave a substantial building to the town of Sterling for a public library and offices for town officials.
From the description of Papers, 1792-1888. (American Antiquarian Society). WorldCat record id: 191259260
