BIOGRAPHY

PHILO EDGERTON - OF ELBA, NY

Edgerton, Philo, was born on the family homestead, in Elba, N. Y., May 5, 1832, a son of Henry and Jane (West) Edgerton, and was educated in the common schools, On December 21, 1853, he married Mary J., daughter of Alsop and Rebecca Palmer; their children are John C., Philo A., Mary J., Sarah R., Clara B. and Philola A. Mr. Edgerton is one of the successful and respected farmers of Genesee County. He has always taken an active interest in local public affairs and has served as highway commissioner and assessor. He is a staunch Republican and takes much interest in the affairs of his party. His stalwart frame shows few of the ravages of time. His large farm is one of the finest and best equipped in the County.

Source: Our County and its people, A descriptive work on Genesee County, New York, Edited by: F. W. Beers, J.W. Vose & Co., Publishers, Syracuse, N. Y. 1890