Jefferson Edwards

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Title

Jefferson Edwards

Description

Jefferson Edwards was an important part of the early Black settlers in Alberta. He was one of the first to settle in Amber Valley and became an important community leader. He had worked hard in order to bring his wife to Canada. He cared a lot about the people of Amber Valley and wanted the Black Settler Community to thrive in the Canadian Prairies. He fostered education and community in Amber Valley and secceeded.

Creator

Paulette Tipper

Source

“Jefferson Davis Edwards.” from Find a Grave

Publisher

Find a Grave

Date

unknown

Rights

Find a Grave

Files

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Citation

Paulette Tipper, “Jefferson Edwards,” Black Canadian History Exhibit, accessed December 5, 2025, http://omeka.uottawa.ca/mathieu-black-canadian-history-exhibit/items/show/70.