About Edwin Kenswil
Lived 1884 – 1957 (aged 72–73). Edwin Kenswil was an American politician.
Edwin F. Kenswil (1884 – February 19, 1957) was an American politician. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1884. Kenswil was elected in 1942 to the Missouri House of Representatives and served a single term for the fourth district of St. Louis.
Liza Kenswil (c1886-1981), an NAACP official, was his wife. He proposed legislation to desegregate public venues in Missouri. He was the only African-American serving in Missouri's legislature.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Edwin Kenswil's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Edwin Kenswil?
Missouri state legistator
When was Edwin Kenswil born?
Edwin Kenswil was born in 1884.
When did Edwin Kenswil die?
Edwin Kenswil died in 1957.
What was Edwin Kenswil's occupation?
Edwin Kenswil was a politician.
What nationality was Edwin Kenswil?
Edwin Kenswil was American.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Edwin Kenswil. https://biography.guide/edwin-kenswil/
MLA: "Edwin Kenswil." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/edwin-kenswil/.
Chicago: "Edwin Kenswil." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/edwin-kenswil/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:32 UTC