Cumberland County, Maine - R. C. Edes
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Biography
R. C. Edes
Biographical Review
Cumberland County, Maine
Boston
Biographical Review Publishing Company
1896
Page 677-678


R. C. Edes, a rising young merchant of Edes Falls, in the town of Naples,
Cumberland County, Me., was born in the pretty village which bears his name,
August 29, 1870. He is the only son of the late Robert Edes and his wife, Ellen
M. (Wight) Edes, and belongs to an old and prominent family of the locality.
Robert Edes also was a native of Edes Falls. After acquiring his education in
the public schools, he went to work as clerk in a general store; and when he
attained his majority he started a similar business of his own. He was very
capable and enterprising; and, when his trade in general merchandise was firmly
established, he engaged also in the manufacture of clothing. In both
undertakings he was very successful, and for many years was the leading business
man of the town. Mr. Robert Edes took an active part in political affairs as a
Democrat. He served as Postmaster for many years and as Selectman and Town
Clerk. He was a Mason in good standing, and was also an Odd Fellow. He died in
1889, at the age of fifty.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Edes reared two children: R. C., the subject of this sketch;
and Effie F. R. C. Edes was reared and educated in his native town. He has been
engaged in mercantile business since 1894. Mr. Edes was married in 1889 to Cora
M. White. They have a promising family of five children - Myrtle A., Rella, Amy
C., Robert, and George C.