Major Nathan Edwards, son of Phineas and Mary Edwards, and great-grandfather of Lafayette Edwards, was born March 20, 1780. He was very active in the military affairs of the town of Hopkinton, and was prominent in the general life of the community. He was elected on May 12 1806, to the Legislature and served in other capacities of a public character. He was an ensign of the First Company of Infantry at Hopkinton and on May 11, 1807, was elected captain. He was promoted to the rank of second major of the Third Regiment of Militia on June 25, 1810. Major Edwards married Sarah Main, and they were the parents of the following children: Thomas J., who is mentioned below; Nathan; Elias; Sarah, who became the wife of Daniel Babcock; George, Stanton; William Gibb; Phebe, who married Robert Main; Phineas; and Isaac Coe. Major Nathan Edwards made his home about three miles to the north of Hopkinton City, where he was engaged in farming and the manufacture of hop-poles and charcoal. He also carried on a large mercantile business and was one of the most prominent citizens of the region, and a member of the Seventh Day Baptist Church.
