L. P. Edmundson, postoffice McKeesport, a daughter of Levi and Elizabeth (Gamble) Edmundson, was born in Lincoln township in 1852, and comes of a family prominently identified with the early history of the county. Levi Edmundson was born in Mifflin township in 1809, and after his marriage with Elizabeth Gamble located in Lincoln township, where the latter died in 1856, leaving three children: Drucilla (now wife of Rev. John A. Bower, of Bellaire, Ohio), Havillah (deceased) and L. P. In 1862 Levi Edmundson married Mary D. fife, to whom were born four children: Jenny, Sadie, Mattie and Lida. Levi Edmundson began life under peculiarly fortunate circumstances. He inherited a judicious investment in various directions he continually added until he was known as one of the most successful financiers of his day. In social circles he enjoyed the confidence and esteem of his friends, and his business integrity was proverbial. He died Nov. 8, 1887, deeply regretted by all.
From: A Genealogical and Biographical History of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, by Thomas Cushing, Pages 705 & 706.
From: A Genealogical and Biographical History of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, by Thomas Cushing, Pages 705 & 706.
L. P. Edmundson, postoffice McKeesport, a daughter of Levi and Elizabeth (Gamble) Edmundson, was born in Lincoln township in 1852, and comes of a family prominently identified with the early history of the county. Levi Edmundson was born in Mifflin township in 1809, and after his marriage with Elizabeth Gamble located in Lincoln township, where the latter died in 1856, leaving three children: Drucilla (now wife of Rev. John A. Bower, of Bellaire, Ohio), Havillah (deceased) and L. P. In 1862 Levi Edmundson married Mary D. fife, to whom were born four children: Jenny, Sadie, Mattie and Lida. Levi Edmundson began life under peculiarly fortunate circumstances. He inherited a judicious investment in various directions he continually added until he was known as one of the most successful financiers of his day. In social circles he enjoyed the confidence and esteem of his friends, and his business integrity was proverbial. He died Nov. 8, 1887, deeply regretted by all.
From: A Genealogical and Biographical History of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, by Thomas Cushing, Pages 705 & 706.
From: A Genealogical and Biographical History of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, by Thomas Cushing, Pages 705 & 706.
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