Henry A. Edmundson

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Henry Alonzo Edmundson (June 14, 1814 – December 16, 1890) was a nineteenth century congressman and lawyer from Virginia.

Born in Blacksburg, Virginia, Edmundson attended private schools as a child and went on to graduate from Georgetown University. He later studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1838, commencing practice in Salem, Virginia. He then got involved in politics, being elected a Democrat to the United States House of Representatives in 1848, serving from 1849 to 1861. Their, Edmundson was the chairman of the Committee on Expenditures on Public Buildings from 1853 to 1855. He accompanied Preston Brooks when he brutally attacked Charles Sumner on May 22, 1856. At the outbreak of the Civil War, Edmundson left congress and became a lieutenant colonel of the 44th Virginia Regiment which he served as until 1862 when he was assigned to the command of the 27th Virginia Cavalry. At the close of the war, Edmundson returned to practicing law and subsequently in 1880 turned to agricultural pursuits. Edmundson died at his home called "Falling Waters" in Shawsville, Virginia on December 16, 1890. He was interred at Fotheringay Cemetery in Shawsville.

[edit] External links

• Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
• Henry A. Edmundson at Find A Grave

Preceded by William B. Preston

Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 12th congressional district March 4, 1849 – March 3, 1861 (obsolete district)

Succeeded by Kellian Whaley

This article incorporates facts obtained from the public domain Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.