Person:Nathaniel Edwards (6)

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Nathaniel Edwards
b.25 Jul 1765 Northampton, MA, USA
m. 24 Mar
  1. Sarah Edwards1757 - 1849
  2. Esther Edwards1760 - 1852
  3. Nathaniel Edwards1765 - 1818
  4. Abner Edwards1765 -
  5. Captain David EdwardsAbt 1784 -
  • HNathaniel Edwards1765 - 1818
  • WRachel Clapp1768 - 1868
  1. Charles Edwards1803 - 1880
Facts and Events
Name[1] Nathaniel Edwards
Gender Male
Birth[2] 25 Jul 1765 Northampton, MA, USA
Marriage to Rachel Clapp
Death? 1818 Northampton, Hampshire Co., MA
Reference Number? 901

Nathaniel was noted in his day as a teacher for ten years on South Street. The school house stood oposite his dwelling. Noted, moreover, for his laudable efforts in behalf of the girls of his neighborhood, that they might be taught the same branches as the boys. He was troubled exceedingly because the girls had not the same school priviileges as the boys, anxious and determined to do his best in their behalf, he devoted his leisure during vacation in giving them instruction. Thanks to Master Edwards for his enlightened views, his public spirit.

References
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