Jesse Edwards

Jesse Edwards
Died	1924 Newberg, Oregon
Residence	Jesse Edwards House
Known for	Most known for founding Newberg, Oregon
Spouse	Mary Edwards

Jesse Edwards was the founder of Newberg, Oregon, United States. He also founded the First U.S. National Bank of Newberg, Newberg's first University-preparatory school, was one of the founders of George Fox University, acted as the first mayor of Newberg, and was a member of the local school board. He also owned a brick-making company, a sawmill, a drain-tile factory, a mercantile store, and a warehouse for handling wheat.^[1]

Newberg was incorporated in 1889.^[2] The same year, Edwards built a house for his family. Today it is the second-oldest residence still standing in the city.^[3] Later, he was a founder of Friends Pacific Academy (now George Fox University). He died in 1924. In 1998, his family gave his house to George Fox University.

References

1. ^ http://www.osualum.com/s/359/index.aspx?sid=359&gid=1&pgid=509
2. ^ http://www.newbergoregon.gov/newberg/history
3. ^ http://www.georgefox.edu/about/history/historical_buildings.html

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Name	Edwards, Jesse
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Date of death	1924
Place of death	Newberg, Oregon