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Paul C. Edmunds
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 6th district |
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| In office March 4, 1889 – March 3, 1895 |
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| Preceded by | Samuel I. Hopkins |
| Succeeded by | Peter J. Otey |
| Member of the Virginia Senate from Halifax County | |
| In office 1882–1889 |
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| Preceded by | J.B. Stovall, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | William I. Jordan |
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| Born | November 1, 1836 "Springwood", Halifax Court House, Virginia |
| Died | March 12, 1899 (aged 55) Houston, Virginia |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Virginia College of William and Mary |
| Profession | Politician, lawyer |
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| Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
| Branch/service | Confederate Army |
| Rank | first lieutenant |
| Unit | Montague's battalion |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Paul Carrington Edmunds (born November 1, 1836 – died March 12, 1899) was an important person from Virginia. He was a lawyer, a soldier in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War, and a politician. He served in the Virginia Senate and later as a U.S. Representative for Virginia.
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Paul Edmunds' Early Life and Family
Paul Edmunds was born on November 1, 1836, at a large farm called "Springwood." This farm was near Halifax Court House, Virginia. His parents were Mildred Carrington Coles and John Richard Edmunds. His family was one of the First Families of Virginia, meaning they had been in Virginia for a very long time.
Paul had two younger brothers, Henry and Edward. He first learned from a private teacher at home. Later, he went to the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. After graduating in 1855, he decided to study law. He attended the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, and finished his law studies in 1857.
Paul Edmunds married Phoebe Ann Easley. Together, they had five sons: James, John, Paul Jr., William, and Henry.
Paul Edmunds' Career in Law and Politics
After finishing law school in 1857, Paul Edmunds became a lawyer. He started his law practice in Jefferson City, Missouri. However, he returned to Virginia in 1859. Back in Halifax County, he worked on his farm.
During the American Civil War, Paul Edmunds joined the Confederate States Army. He served as a first lieutenant in Company A of Montague's battalion. After the war, he became involved in politics. The people of Halifax County elected him to the Virginia Senate. He served two terms there, from 1881 to 1888. In 1884, he was also a delegate at the Democratic National Convention.
Paul Edmunds was a member of the Democratic Party. He was elected to the United States House of Representatives three times. He served in Congress from March 4, 1889, to March 3, 1895. While in Congress, he led the Committee on Expenditures in the Department of Agriculture for two terms. In 1894, he chose not to run for re-election.
Paul Edmunds' Later Life and Legacy
Paul Carrington Edmunds passed away on March 12, 1899. He died in Houston, Virginia, which is near Halifax. He was buried in his family's plot at St. John's Churchyard in Halifax, Virginia.
How Paul Edmunds Won Elections
Paul Edmunds was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives several times. Here's how his elections went:
- 1888: He won his first election to the U.S. House of Representatives. He received 55.6% of the votes. He ran against Patrick H. Caull (Republican) and Samuel T. Hopkins (Independent Democrat).
- 1890: He was re-elected with a very high percentage of votes, 92.8%. His opponent was William J. Shelburne (Republican).
- 1892: He won re-election again, getting 58.42% of the votes. He defeated Thomas E. Cobbs, who was a Populist candidate.
