On October 29, 1840 as Charles Edmonston, he married Ann H. Barneclo at the District of Columbia. On March 29, 1858 as Charles Edmonston, he married Mary E. Cammack at the District of Columbia.
The Evening Star January 27, 1897
Washington, D.C., Page 11
Mr. Charles Edmonton died at his residence, 927 H Street at 10 o'clock this morning. Had he lived until the 16th of next month he would have been eighty-one years old. During his long life he had been almost entirely exempt from illness of any kind and being a man of exceptionally robust physique and unceasing industry, he gave himself unstintedly to his business, without a holiday for nearly three-score years which he has spent in Washington. Two weeks ago he was prostrated by kidney trouble, which resulted in uraemic poisoning, the cause of his death.
Mr. Edmonston was born on the old estate of the family, in Prince George's County, between Laurel and Sandy Spring. The family came originally from Scotland and was very tenacious of its name and honor. When he was fifteen years of age Mr. Edmonston came to Washington and learned his trade with James Towles, the father of Mr. H.O. Towles, who was afterward collector of customs under Andrew Jackson. Having served his time, he engaged as foreman with Joseph Bryan, for whom he worked for a number of years. He then became a member of the firm of Edmonston & Henning and a few years later set up for himself and for fifty-three years was one of the most prominent contractors and builders in Washington. He built nearly all of the noted residences of the city, among them that of General Anderson, on 16th Street; Mrs. Zachariah Chandler's house, at the corner of 16th and K Streets; the Adams and Hay houses, planned by Richardson, the architect; the Tuckerman house and many others famous for their architectural beauty and completeness. Among the old residences which Mr. Edmonston built was Mr. John R. McLean's house, facing McPherson Square, which he put up for Jonah Hoover, who was marshal of the District under Franklin Pierce. He also built the row of houses on Vermont Avenue opposite the Arlington for Gov. E.D. Morgan of New York. He was a great friend of Edward M. Stanton and built for him his residence facing Franklin Square, next to Senator Sherman's home, on K Street. When Early raided Washington Stanton sent all of his papers and silver plate to Mr. Edmonston for safe keeping. Mr. Edmonston remodeled Wormley's Hotel for Representative Hooper of Massachusetts and the Riggs House for George W. Riggs. The last building on which he was engaged was one for Mrs. Stone on the south side of Pennsylvania Avenue, opposite Willard's.
Mr. Edmonston was the oldest living member of his father's family. All of his brothers were dead and none of the family attained the ripe old age to which he lived. He leaves three daughters, Mrs. Dr. Dulaney, Mrs. George W. Pearson and Miss Lily Edmonston and three sons, Mr. W.E. Edmonston, Mr. Charles R. Edmonston and Mr. U.B. Edmonston. The interment will be at Oak Hill Cemetery, but the funeral arrangements have not yet been fully determined upon. Mr. Edmonston was a member of what is known as the primitive or old style Baptist Church and a most regular attendant at the meetings of this society.
The Evening Star January 27, 1897
Washington, D.C., Page 11
Mr. Charles Edmonton died at his residence, 927 H Street at 10 o'clock this morning. Had he lived until the 16th of next month he would have been eighty-one years old. During his long life he had been almost entirely exempt from illness of any kind and being a man of exceptionally robust physique and unceasing industry, he gave himself unstintedly to his business, without a holiday for nearly three-score years which he has spent in Washington. Two weeks ago he was prostrated by kidney trouble, which resulted in uraemic poisoning, the cause of his death.
Mr. Edmonston was born on the old estate of the family, in Prince George's County, between Laurel and Sandy Spring. The family came originally from Scotland and was very tenacious of its name and honor. When he was fifteen years of age Mr. Edmonston came to Washington and learned his trade with James Towles, the father of Mr. H.O. Towles, who was afterward collector of customs under Andrew Jackson. Having served his time, he engaged as foreman with Joseph Bryan, for whom he worked for a number of years. He then became a member of the firm of Edmonston & Henning and a few years later set up for himself and for fifty-three years was one of the most prominent contractors and builders in Washington. He built nearly all of the noted residences of the city, among them that of General Anderson, on 16th Street; Mrs. Zachariah Chandler's house, at the corner of 16th and K Streets; the Adams and Hay houses, planned by Richardson, the architect; the Tuckerman house and many others famous for their architectural beauty and completeness. Among the old residences which Mr. Edmonston built was Mr. John R. McLean's house, facing McPherson Square, which he put up for Jonah Hoover, who was marshal of the District under Franklin Pierce. He also built the row of houses on Vermont Avenue opposite the Arlington for Gov. E.D. Morgan of New York. He was a great friend of Edward M. Stanton and built for him his residence facing Franklin Square, next to Senator Sherman's home, on K Street. When Early raided Washington Stanton sent all of his papers and silver plate to Mr. Edmonston for safe keeping. Mr. Edmonston remodeled Wormley's Hotel for Representative Hooper of Massachusetts and the Riggs House for George W. Riggs. The last building on which he was engaged was one for Mrs. Stone on the south side of Pennsylvania Avenue, opposite Willard's.
Mr. Edmonston was the oldest living member of his father's family. All of his brothers were dead and none of the family attained the ripe old age to which he lived. He leaves three daughters, Mrs. Dr. Dulaney, Mrs. George W. Pearson and Miss Lily Edmonston and three sons, Mr. W.E. Edmonston, Mr. Charles R. Edmonston and Mr. U.B. Edmonston. The interment will be at Oak Hill Cemetery, but the funeral arrangements have not yet been fully determined upon. Mr. Edmonston was a member of what is known as the primitive or old style Baptist Church and a most regular attendant at the meetings of this society.
On October 29, 1840 as Charles Edmonston, he married Ann H. Barneclo at the District of Columbia. On March 29, 1858 as Charles Edmonston, he married Mary E. Cammack at the District of Columbia.
The Evening Star January 27, 1897
Washington, D.C., Page 11
Mr. Charles Edmonton died at his residence, 927 H Street at 10 o'clock this morning. Had he lived until the 16th of next month he would have been eighty-one years old. During his long life he had been almost entirely exempt from illness of any kind and being a man of exceptionally robust physique and unceasing industry, he gave himself unstintedly to his business, without a holiday for nearly three-score years which he has spent in Washington. Two weeks ago he was prostrated by kidney trouble, which resulted in uraemic poisoning, the cause of his death.
Mr. Edmonston was born on the old estate of the family, in Prince George's County, between Laurel and Sandy Spring. The family came originally from Scotland and was very tenacious of its name and honor. When he was fifteen years of age Mr. Edmonston came to Washington and learned his trade with James Towles, the father of Mr. H.O. Towles, who was afterward collector of customs under Andrew Jackson. Having served his time, he engaged as foreman with Joseph Bryan, for whom he worked for a number of years. He then became a member of the firm of Edmonston & Henning and a few years later set up for himself and for fifty-three years was one of the most prominent contractors and builders in Washington. He built nearly all of the noted residences of the city, among them that of General Anderson, on 16th Street; Mrs. Zachariah Chandler's house, at the corner of 16th and K Streets; the Adams and Hay houses, planned by Richardson, the architect; the Tuckerman house and many others famous for their architectural beauty and completeness. Among the old residences which Mr. Edmonston built was Mr. John R. McLean's house, facing McPherson Square, which he put up for Jonah Hoover, who was marshal of the District under Franklin Pierce. He also built the row of houses on Vermont Avenue opposite the Arlington for Gov. E.D. Morgan of New York. He was a great friend of Edward M. Stanton and built for him his residence facing Franklin Square, next to Senator Sherman's home, on K Street. When Early raided Washington Stanton sent all of his papers and silver plate to Mr. Edmonston for safe keeping. Mr. Edmonston remodeled Wormley's Hotel for Representative Hooper of Massachusetts and the Riggs House for George W. Riggs. The last building on which he was engaged was one for Mrs. Stone on the south side of Pennsylvania Avenue, opposite Willard's.
Mr. Edmonston was the oldest living member of his father's family. All of his brothers were dead and none of the family attained the ripe old age to which he lived. He leaves three daughters, Mrs. Dr. Dulaney, Mrs. George W. Pearson and Miss Lily Edmonston and three sons, Mr. W.E. Edmonston, Mr. Charles R. Edmonston and Mr. U.B. Edmonston. The interment will be at Oak Hill Cemetery, but the funeral arrangements have not yet been fully determined upon. Mr. Edmonston was a member of what is known as the primitive or old style Baptist Church and a most regular attendant at the meetings of this society.
The Evening Star January 27, 1897
Washington, D.C., Page 11
Mr. Charles Edmonton died at his residence, 927 H Street at 10 o'clock this morning. Had he lived until the 16th of next month he would have been eighty-one years old. During his long life he had been almost entirely exempt from illness of any kind and being a man of exceptionally robust physique and unceasing industry, he gave himself unstintedly to his business, without a holiday for nearly three-score years which he has spent in Washington. Two weeks ago he was prostrated by kidney trouble, which resulted in uraemic poisoning, the cause of his death.
Mr. Edmonston was born on the old estate of the family, in Prince George's County, between Laurel and Sandy Spring. The family came originally from Scotland and was very tenacious of its name and honor. When he was fifteen years of age Mr. Edmonston came to Washington and learned his trade with James Towles, the father of Mr. H.O. Towles, who was afterward collector of customs under Andrew Jackson. Having served his time, he engaged as foreman with Joseph Bryan, for whom he worked for a number of years. He then became a member of the firm of Edmonston & Henning and a few years later set up for himself and for fifty-three years was one of the most prominent contractors and builders in Washington. He built nearly all of the noted residences of the city, among them that of General Anderson, on 16th Street; Mrs. Zachariah Chandler's house, at the corner of 16th and K Streets; the Adams and Hay houses, planned by Richardson, the architect; the Tuckerman house and many others famous for their architectural beauty and completeness. Among the old residences which Mr. Edmonston built was Mr. John R. McLean's house, facing McPherson Square, which he put up for Jonah Hoover, who was marshal of the District under Franklin Pierce. He also built the row of houses on Vermont Avenue opposite the Arlington for Gov. E.D. Morgan of New York. He was a great friend of Edward M. Stanton and built for him his residence facing Franklin Square, next to Senator Sherman's home, on K Street. When Early raided Washington Stanton sent all of his papers and silver plate to Mr. Edmonston for safe keeping. Mr. Edmonston remodeled Wormley's Hotel for Representative Hooper of Massachusetts and the Riggs House for George W. Riggs. The last building on which he was engaged was one for Mrs. Stone on the south side of Pennsylvania Avenue, opposite Willard's.
Mr. Edmonston was the oldest living member of his father's family. All of his brothers were dead and none of the family attained the ripe old age to which he lived. He leaves three daughters, Mrs. Dr. Dulaney, Mrs. George W. Pearson and Miss Lily Edmonston and three sons, Mr. W.E. Edmonston, Mr. Charles R. Edmonston and Mr. U.B. Edmonston. The interment will be at Oak Hill Cemetery, but the funeral arrangements have not yet been fully determined upon. Mr. Edmonston was a member of what is known as the primitive or old style Baptist Church and a most regular attendant at the meetings of this society.
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