Kentucky:  A History of the State, Battle, Perrin, & Kniffin, 3rd ed.,
1886  Warren County

JOHN EDWELL was born near Stockholm, Sweden, in 1835, and is a son of
William and Martha Edwell, who were also natives of Sweden, and lived
and died in that country.  John Edwell was reared on the farm, and
educated at the schools of his native country.  Coming to America in
1858 he settled in Bowling Green, Ky., and for three years worked at the
carpenter's trade.  In 1862 he began the grocery business in this city,
which he has since continued.  He is the oldest grocer in Bowling Green;
is doing a successful business, and is a shrewd and careful trader.
Politically he affiliates with the Democratic party.  In 1879 he was
elected councilman, and has been twice re-elected to that position.  He
is also one of the water commissioners.  His marriage took place in
1868, with Martha Dodd, a native of Warren County, and a daughter of
William Dodd.  They have one child-J. Henry.  Mr. and Mrs. Edwell are
members of the Baptist Church.

Edwell Dodd
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Sweden

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