Edward was born on Aug 1877 in Sullivan, NY.

As per the 1880 Census he lived in Sullivan, NY, and was 3 years old.

Married Anna A Johnson Coon in 1898. Buried in Oakwood Cemetery in Chittenango, NY.

Edward and Anna had 5 children, Leeta, Stuart, Melvin, Alvin, and Earl.

As per the 1900 Census he lived in Sullivan, NY and his occupation is listed as a boatman on the Erie Canal.

Edward died on 2 Apr 1906 in Chittenango, NY, on the Erie Canal in an boiler explosion. His burial location is unknown. Assumed in the Chittenango area.