Edson, Franklin
merchant, was born April 5, 1832, in Chester, Vt. He has been three times president of the Produce exchange, in 1873, 1874 and 1878.
His political affiliations have been with the county democracy, and in 1882 he was elected mayor of New York city.
EDWARD, MANIGAULT GABRIEL, zoölogist, geologist, was born Jan. 7, 1833, in Charleston, S. C. He is professor of zoölogy and geology, and curator of museum, college of Charleston, S. C.; and also president of the Carolina Art association.