Philip Leget Edwards
Philip Leget Edwards | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Missouri House of Representatives | |
| In office 1842–1843 | |
| Constituency | Ray County, Missouri |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 9th District | |
| In office 1855–1856 | |
| Constituency | Sacramento County, California |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 14, 1812 Breckinridge County, Kentucky |
| Died | May 1, 1869 (aged 56) California |
| Political party | Whig |
| Spouse | Mary Venable Allen |
| Profession | Educator, lawyer |
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.