About Edna Brady Cornwell
Lived 1868 – 1958 (aged 90). Edna Brady Cornwell was an American publisher and editor, known for First Lady.
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.
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First Lady of West Virginia (1868-1958)
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Edna Brady Cornwell was born on 26 May 1868 in Romney.
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Edna Brady Cornwell died on 1 December 1958 in Romney.
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Edna Brady Cornwell was a publisher and editor.
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Edna Brady Cornwell was known for First Lady.
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Edna Brady Cornwell was American.
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