Edna Brady Cornwell (1868–1958) was the wife of former Governor of West Virginia John J. Cornwell and served as that state's First Lady, 1917-1921. She was born May 26, 1868, at Romney, West Virginia. In 1891 she married John J. Cornwell, publisher of the Hampshire Review. As first lady, she hosted social gatherings and participated in Charleston civic affairs. After leaving office, the Cornwells returned to Romney, West Virginia. After Gov. Cornwell died in 1953, Edna Cornwell continued as publisher of the Hampshire Review until her death on December 1, 1958.[1]
Edna Brady Cornwell | |
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| Born | May 26, 1868 |
| Died | December 1, 1958 (aged 90) |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | First lady of West Virginia, 1917-1921 |
References
edit- ^ "West Virginia's First Ladies," West Virginia Division of Culture and History, June 2007.