Philip Leget Edwards, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetPhilip Leget Edwards
American politician
Date of Birth: 14-Jul-1812
Place of Birth: Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States
Date of Death: 01-May-1869
Profession: politician
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Cancer 
About Philip Leget Edwards
- Philip Leget Edwards (July 14, 1812 – May 1, 1869) was an American educator from the state of Kentucky and first teacher in what became the state of Oregon.
- After teaching in Missouri, he traveled to the Oregon Country with Jason Lee and helped establish the Methodist Mission.
- He was also involved with the Willamette Cattle Company before returning to Missouri where he became a lawyer and was on officer in the militia fighting against the Mormons.
- After moving to California, he served in the state assembly.
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