The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-10

the announcement of the end was a
shock to the relatives and many friends
of the deceased in this city.
For several years past Judge Edger-
ton had been a sufferer from Bright's
disease, and at times was incapacitated
for his duties on the bench. Last fall
he made a trip to Deadwood, and
caught a severe cold, aggravating his
malady, and he was ordered South by
his physicians in the early winter
While in Florida he suffered a relapse
and for some time his life was des-
paired of. But careful treatment and
vigorous constitution enabled him to
overcome the weakness that threatened
to end fatally at that time, and he
made the return trip to the North
west in comparative comfort The
fresh and invigorating atmosphere of
Sioux Falls acted as a tonic far more
stimulating than physician's treatment
and Judge Edgerton improved In health
so that he was enabled to resume
his duties. All summer he had been
vigorous and active, and while he knew
that the end was not far Off and that
the malady had marked him for an
early victim, yet he was confident that
many months Of active and useful SER
vice were yet to be his. Only last Fri
day he wrote to his son. George B.
Edgerton, assistant states attorney
general. in this city, that he was en-
joying unusually good health. For
this reason the announcement Of his
death came as a surprise and shock to
all who knew him.
Judge Edgerton came of sturdy East
ern stock, and the blood Of Revolution
ary ancestors flowed in his veins. Born
In Rome, N. Y, in 1881, he experienced
the hardships incident to the life of
young men born in small villages in the
early days of the nation The hard
ships of his youth developed that sturdy
independence and self-reliance that
were marked traits of the man in later
years. He had the rare good fortune
to receive his early education In the
academy at Lowville, N Y, and later
went to the Wesleyan university. at
Middletown. Conn He graduated from
this institution in 1858, and the same
year was married to Miss Sarah Curtis.
native of Middletown.
The young man and his wife then
sought their fortunes in the South.
They went to Mississippi, where young
Edgerton taught school for a year. and
then, seeking better climate. with his
wife he removed to Illinois where they
remained until their EMIGRATION to
Minnesota In the spring of 1856. They
located at Mantorville, where Mr.. Ed
gerton was admitted to the bar and be-
gan the practice of law The Young
man took an active interest in the az
fairs Of the community and neighbor-
hood in which he lived, and soon made
his mark as man of ability and prom
Use.
In 1859 he was chosen to represent
the Thirteenth senatorial district Of the
state in the Second legislature. Gov.
ramsey was chosen chief executive at
the same election. In 1862, at the COM
mencement of the Indian troubles in
the state, Mr.. Edgerton organized
company of militia, which was after
wards made Company B, of the Tenth
Minnesota Infantry Volunteers. Can't.
Edgerton with his company followed
Gen. Sibley across the plains and help
ed to conquer the rebellious and nl1r-
derous Sioux. After returning to the
state the regiment was ordered to the
South. Capt. Edgerton saw active SER
vice in Missouri and Louisiana. and at
the close of the war was mustered out
as colonel with the brevet rank OF
brigadier general.
Returning to Mantorviile he resumed
the practice of his profession and, al
though not seeking or holding office,
was active IN forwarding the princi-
pies of the Republican party, to which
political faith he was converted soon
after the war broke out, and when the