Dr. Reginald Campbell Edson

1905 - 1997  (92 years)

• Name	Reginald Campbell Edson  [1, 2]
  Prefix	Dr.
  Born	5 Aug 1905	New Milford, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania, USA   [2]
  Gender	Male
  Died	7 Dec 1997	West Simsbury, Hartford Co., Connecticut, USA   [2]
  Buried	At Sea
  Person ID	I42810	Munro
  Last Modified	27 May 2001

  
  

  Father	Rev. George Clements Edson,   b. 7 Dec 1877, Downsville, Delaware Co., New York, USA ,   d. 26 Sep 1953, Waynesburg, Greene Co., Pennsylvania, USA  (Age 75 years)
  Mother	Isabella Irene Campbell,   b. Jul 1879, , , Ontario, Canada ,   d. 1 Jun 1910, Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York, USA  (Age ~ 30 years)
  Married	Jun 1902	Marshall, Lyon Co., Minnesota, USA   [4]
  	The following is from a clipping from the Marshall, Minnesota newspaper, Jun 1902. "Marriage: George Clements Edson and Miss Isabelle Irene Campbell were united in the sacred bond of matrimony in the Presbyterian church last Monday evening, June 16th, in the presence of quite a large number of friends and relatives. The ceremony was performed by Ralph Elmo Clark, an intimate associate and for seven years a classmate of Mr. Edson, assisted by Rev. Coates, Presbyterian pastor here. After the conclusion of the ceremony a large number of invited guests assembled at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Lines where the evening was spent in a social way with plenty of dainty refreshments. A great many beautiful and costly presents were received which certainly presented a most beautiful appearance at the reception. Mr. Edson is a young man of excellent character and social standing and is highly educated. He graduated from the Macalester Classical Academy with the class of 95. continuing his studies he became a graduate of Macalester College with the class of 99. With the beginning of the next school year he commenced a three years course at the Princeton Theological Seminary from which institution he was ordained on May 6th last. Mr. Edson is an exceptionally bright young man of very pleasing address and would be a credit to any profession. Soon after his ordination he received a call from the field at Carversville, Pa., where he now resides. Miss Campbell is one of our favorite young ladies here, where she has resided, except when in school, since childhood. She became a graduate of Macalester Classical Academy with the class of 97 and graduated from Macalester College with the class of 01. After graduating she came with her mother to Cottonwood where they have since resided and during which time Miss Campbell has made many friends. She was always a favorite and made friends wherever she went. No young lady in our midst would be missed more than she as everyone seemed to be her friend. Mr. and Mrs. Edson left on the afternoon train Tuesday for their new home at Carversville, Pa., and a large delegation of friends escorted them to the train and with many a warm hand shake wished them happiness and prosperity as they journey through life together." [3]
  Family ID	F14514	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Thelma Adell Fesmier,   b. 28 Jul 1908, Glenside, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania, USA ,   d. 8 Sep 1997, Saint Augustine, St. Johns Co., Florida, USA  (Age 89 years)
  Married	19 Sep 1931	Glenside, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania, USA   [6]
  	Both Ed and Fez were very active during and following their working years. Their strong, yet congenial, personalities earned for them a wide circle of friends. They particularly enjoyed a good evening of conversational bridge with their friends. After their daughters left home, their spirit of adventure took them to many places around the globe, including Australia, the Caribbean Islands, Egypt, Greece, Hawaii, Mexico, Norway, Sweden and South America. Fez and Ed retired to St. Augustine Shores, Florida in 1971, where they continued to enjoy an active life well into their later years. They were avid square dancers and shared a love for Florida's fresh citrus and warm sunshine. Fez and Ed maintained a strong sense of independence, yet dedication to family, throughout their long lives. Perhaps this family spirit is best captured by the following words of appreciation presented to them by their daughters on their 60th wedding anniversary: A tribute to Fez and Ed Your 60th wedding anniversary is as important to you as you both are to all of us. On this special occasion, your family thanks you for the patience, love and kindness you have given us through the years. Happy Anniversary! - 19 Sep 1991 [5]
  Children	+ 1. Living + 2. Living + 3. Living
  Last Modified	20 Jan 2009
  Family ID	F14517	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  Reginald developed infantile paralysis (polio) in 1907. He needed to wear a brace on his left leg that went all the way to his hip. When he was seven, a Dr. Roberts operated on his leg and he was then able to walk without the brace. In 1920 there was a polio epidemic. Reg, believing that since he had already had polio, he was now immune, went to a friend's house that was quarantined and sat chatting on the front porch until his father came along and dragged him home. When Reginald was about ten years old, he went to visit his Aunt Hattie and Uncle Fred who owned an ice cream shop in Deposit, New York. He traveled by train and was so proud that he was big enough to travel all by himself. He later learned that his father had slipped the train porter some money to keep an eye on him. In 1918, influenza was wide spread and many people died from it. Reginald and four other members of his family became very ill with it. Fortunately, everyone recovered. Reginald graduated from New Utrecht High School in Brooklyn, New York, after attending eight different grade schools in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey and Brooklyn, New York. He received his AB degree in 1927 from Lafayette College - Easton, Pennsylvania. In 1931 he received his MD degree at Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. During 1931 and 1932, he was engaged in a rotating internship at Methodist Hospital, Philadelphia. It was difficult for Reginald (Ed) and Thelma (Fez) during the depression. Doctor Edson took a full time position at the State Tuberculosis Hospital in South Mountain, Pennsylvania. He was hospital physician from 1932 to 1934. From 1934 to 1936, he was in private practice in Newville and Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania. Then in 1936, he became senior physician, assistant superintendent and medical director at Hopemount State tuberculosis Hospital in West Virginia. During this same time he was an instructor in medicine at West Virginia University Medical School. Ed and Fez moved to Connecticut in 1942 where he was Assistant Director of Tuberculosis control for the State of Connecticut. In 1952 he became Superintendent and Medical Director of Cedarcrest Hospital in Newington, Connecticut. In 1961 he was promoted to the position of Deputy Hospital Care and Rehabilitation for the Connecticut State Department of Health. Reginald maintained his medical license in both Connecticut and Pennsylvania until after he retired. Obituary Notice The Hartford Courant Tue, 9 Dec 1997 Dr. Reginald C. Edson, 92, died Sunday, December 7, 1997 at his daughter's home in West Simsbury. Dr. Edson was born August 5, 1905 in New Milford, PA, son of George C. and Isabelle (Campbell) Edson. He graduated from Lafayette College before earning his MD from Jefferson Medical College in 1931. After his marriage to Thelma Adell Fesmier, who predeceased him earlier this year, Dr. Edson interned at Methodist Hospital, Philadelphia. He then entered private medical practice, before accepting a position as assistant superintendent and medical director at Hopemont Tuberculosis Hospital in West Virginia. Dr. Edson moved to Connecticut in 1942 to accept appointment as assistant director of the state Tuberculosis commission. He later became superintendent of Cedarcrest Hospital in Newington before being appointed deputy commissioner of health in 1961. During his long career of state service in Connecticut, he also served as president of the Hartford County Medical Association, president of the Connecticut Thoracic Society and secretary of the Connecticut state Medical Society. In 1971, "Ed," as he was known to his close friends and associates, and his wife "Fez" retired from their home in West Hartford to Florida. They enjoyed many active years at their home in St. Augustine Shores. He leaves three daughters: Barbara Dell of Martinsburg, W. VA, Elizabeth Crawford of Atlanta, GA and Jean Perreault of West Simsbury in addition to three younger sisters: Isabelle Gould of Freeport, L.I., and Katherine Moore and Joan Huffman, both of Waynesburg, PA. He also leaves 12 loving grandchildren and 20 great grand-children. Cremation arrangements were made through Carmon Funeral Home, Granby, Connecticut. The ashes were scattered at sea. Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA [7] (Medical):Dec 1907 - Infantile Paralysis (polio) 1907-1912 - Wore brace on left leg to hip 1912 - Surgery on left leg - brace was no longer needed 1918 - Flu 1928 - Appendectomy 1948 - Hernia 1974 - Fracture of left hip 1980 - Hernia 1987 - Compressed fracture lower lumbar 1 & 2 1988 - Arthritis attack lower spine 1990 - Bilateral lumbar femoral angiography 1991 - Fractured pelvis 17 Jan 1992 - Prostate cancer Reginald lost the will to live after his wife died. [8]

  
  

• Sources

  [S672] Clan Munro files - Perreault, Jean Edson, Jean Edson Perrault, GEDCOM file sent by Jean Perreault - 9 Oct 2000 - p. 5, 9 (Reliability: 3). [S672] Clan Munro files - Perreault, Jean Edson, Jean Edson Perrault, GEDCOM file sent by Jean Perreault - 9 Oct 2000 - p. 9 (Reliability: 3). [S672] Clan Munro files - Perreault, Jean Edson, Jean Edson Perrault, GEDCOM file sent by Jean Perreault - 9 Oct 2000 - p. 8-9 (Reliability: 3). [S672] Clan Munro files - Perreault, Jean Edson, Jean Edson Perrault, GEDCOM file sent by Jean Perreault - 9 Oct 2000 - p. 8 (Reliability: 3). [S672] Clan Munro files - Perreault, Jean Edson, Jean Edson Perrault, GEDCOM file sent by Jean Perreault - 9 Oct 2000 - p. 11 (Reliability: 3). [S672] Clan Munro files - Perreault, Jean Edson, Jean Edson Perrault, GEDCOM file sent by Jean Perreault - 9 Oct 2000 - p. 11-12 (Reliability: 3). [S672] Clan Munro files - Perreault, Jean Edson, Jean Edson Perrault, GEDCOM file sent by Jean Perreault - 9 Oct 2000 - p. 9-12 (Reliability: 3). [S672] Clan Munro files - Perreault, Jean Edson, Jean Edson Perrault, GEDCOM file sent by Jean Perreault - 9 Oct 2000 - p. 9, 12 (Reliability: 3).