Notable Lewis Countians
Andrew Edmiston Jr.
1892–1966
A decorated World War I officer, newspaper and glass-business leader, Weston mayor, ten-year congressman, and wartime manpower official. Edmiston was born in Weston and repeatedly returned local business and municipal experience to state and federal service.
Lewis County connection
Edmiston was born in Weston and repeatedly returned local business and municipal experience to state and federal service.
West Virginia Congressman Andrew Edmiston Jr.
Lewis County connection
Edmiston was born in Weston and repeatedly returned local business and municipal experience to state and federal service.
Career and public significance
A decorated World War I officer, newspaper and glass-business leader, Weston mayor, ten-year congressman, and wartime manpower official.
His career ties Lewis County industry and journalism to World War I, New Deal politics, and World War II mobilization.
Reading the record carefully
Military decorations, congressional terms, and wartime appointments are dated from archival and congressional records rather than commemorative summaries alone.
Life and legacy
Timeline
1892
Born in Weston.
1917–1918
Serves as a decorated Army officer in World War I.
1933–1943
Represents West Virginia in Congress.
1966
Dies in Weston.
Sources and further reading
How this profile was documented
- Andrew Edmiston papers
WVU Libraries
Starting source for biographical dates, offices, achievements, and the Lewis County connection.
- Andrew Edmiston Jr.
Biographical Directory of Congress
Starting source for biographical dates, offices, achievements, and the Lewis County connection.
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