Edwin, David

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(Thale) David Edwin gave evidence to LCS 4.9.1794 for spy Grove (who was wrongly acquitted by LCS of being a spy), Edwin said he had breakfasted with Grove on 18.8.1794. No other evidence to suggest he supported or was a member of LCS.

Born Dec 1776 bapt St James Bath 18.1.1777 son of John & Sarah Edwin (probably unmarried Sarah Walmsley). John Edwin was a well known comic actor (Morning Chronicle 5.8.1784 Haymarket Theatre). David Edwin studied under Christian Josi in Amsterdam, went to Philadelphia December 1797. National Intelligencer 13.5.1801 he engraved portrait of Thomas Jefferson by George Hembold. 20.9.1803 he married Cath Rogee at Christ Church Philadelphia. There in 1810 and 1820 censuses. North American & Daily Advertiser 24.2.1841 deaths on 22nd inst David Edwin aged 64. The Friend, Philadelphia 13(1840):48. Eminent Philadelphians p.345-350.