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Francis Daniels Edgerton, son of Francis Griswold and Marietta (Daniels) Edgerton.                                                                       PHOTO

Amelia Dupont Cruger, daughter of Henry Crissen and Henrietta Julia (Cruger) Cruger.

Children:

1. Henry Cruger, b. May 21, 1870; Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT.
2. Francis Cruger, b. July 11, 1873; Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT.
3. John Warren, b. February 20, 1875; Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT.

The following marriage announcement was published in The New York Times on November 12, 1868:

“EDGERTON – CRUGER. -- At the Church of the Holy Trinity, Middletown, Conn., on Thursday, Nov. 5, by Rev. Frederick Goodwin, D.D., Francis D. Edgerton, M.D., to Amelia Du Pont, daughter of the late Henry Cruger, Esq., of New Orleans, La.”

The following biography of Francis Daniels Edgerton is found in The History of Middlesex County 1635-1885, Part 2 (New York, NY: J. H. Beers & Co., 1884, pg. 330):

“FRANCIS D. EDGERTON, M. D.

Francis D. EDGERTON was born in East Hampton on the 26th of August 1838.  His early education was at the public and select schools of his native town.  Early in life he evinced a taste for the profession his father had for so many years successfully followed, and was afforded every opportunity to acquire a thorough education.  At the age of 13 he entered the preparatory school at Wilbraham, Massachusetts, where he remained for two years.  He then went to East Greenwich, Rhode Island, where, in 1857, he delivered the salutatory address before the graduating class at the anniversary exercises.

In 1857, he entered Wesleyan University and graduated in 1861.  He subsequently studied medicine with his father, and in 1862 attended a course of lectures at Berkshire (Massachusetts) Medical college.  In 1863, he attended a course of medical lectures at the University of Vermont, receiving from that institution his diploma of M.D.  Soon after this he passed an examination for assistant surgeon of the 21st Regiment Connecticut Volunteers, and received his commission, but was prevented by circumstances from entering the service.  In 1863 and 1864, he attended a course of lectures at the College of Physicians and Surgeons, connected with Columbia College, New York, where he graduated in 1864, and received a second diploma.  In April of the same year he passed a competitive examination, under the Commissioners of Charities and Corrections, and spent 18 months in Bellevue Hospital and six months in the hospitals on Blackwell's Island.

 
On the 6th of July 1866, he came to Middletown and commenced practice as the successor of Dr. John Ellis Blake.

He was secretary and treasurer of the Middlesex County Medical Society from 1873 to 1877; was treasurer of the Connecticut Medical Society from 1876 to 1882; and has been the attending physician at the State Industrial School from the date of its organization.

As a representative of the State Medical Society, he delivered the annual address before the graduating class of Yale Medical School, in 1878.

In 1868, he married Amelia Dupont, who was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, daughter of the late Henry C. Cruger.

To Dr. Edgerton and his wife were born three children: Henry Cruger, born May 21st 1870; Francis Cruger, born July 11th 1873; and John Warren, born February 20th 1875.”

The following entry for Dr. Francis Daniels Edgerton is found in the Alumni Record of Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut (Third Edition, 1881-3, Hartford, Conn.: Press of the Case, Lockwood & Brainard Company, 1883, pg. 181)”

“692. FRANCIS DANIELS EDGERTON.

Born, Aug. 26, 1838, in Chatham, Middlesex Co., Conn.

1862, Studied in Berkshire Medical College, Pittsfield, Mass.  1863, Studied in Medical Department of University of Burlington, Vt.; M.D., University of Vermont.  1864, Studied in College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, N. Y.; M.D. from same.  1864-6, House Surgeon and Physician in Bellevue and Charity Hospitals, New York, N. Y.  1866-81, Practicing Medicine in Middletown, Conn.

Married, Nov. 5, 1868, Miss Amelia Du Pont Cruger of Middletown, Conn.  Children: Henry Cruger, b. May 21,1870: Francis Cruger, b. July II, 1873: John Warren, b. Feb. 20, 1875.

1881, Address: Middletown, Conn.”

The household of Francis D. Edgerton was recorded in the 1870 Federal Census of Middletown, Middlesex County, Connecticut (pg. 336; dwelling #654, family #1023; enum. September 2, 1870), as follows:

The household of Francis D. Edgerton was recorded in the 1880 Federal Census of Middletown, Middlesex County, Connecticut (pg. 95; dwelling #43; family #51; enum. June 3, 1880), as follows:

The household of “Frank D.” Edgerton was recorded in the 1900 Federal Census of Middletown, Middlesex County, Connecticut (pg. 330; dwelling #89; family #113; enum. June 4, 1900), as follows:

According to the above census record, “Minnie” was the mother of three children, all of whom were still living.  Francis’ occupation was listed as “physician”, Henry was listed as a “patten clerk”, and John was noted as “at law school”.  The family was residing at 115 Broad Street.

The following obituary for Francis Daniels Edgerton was published in The Hartford Courant on January 20, 1905:

“MIDDLETOWN DOCTOR DIES SUDDENLY.

F. D. EDGERTON SUCCOMBS TO HEART FAILURE.

HAD HELD MANY OFFICES AND WAS WELL KNOWN IN THE STATE.

Middletown, Jan. 19.

Dr. Francis D. Edgerton, one of the best known physicians in Middlesex county, died suddenly of heart disease at his home on Broad street this morning.  Dr. Edgerton had not been feeling well for some time but death came suddenly.  He was 67 years of age.  He was born August 26, 1838, at East Hampton.  In 1857 he entered Wesleyan and was graduated in 1861.  He then began the study of medicine with his father.  In 1864 he was graduated from the College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York.  In 1866 he located in this city.  From 1873 to 1877 he was clerk of the Middlesex County Medical Society, and from 1876 to 1882 he was treasurer of the state society.  At the time of the organization of the State Industrial School for Girls, he was appointed attending physician, which office he had  since held.  As a member of the state society  he was selected to give the annual address before the graduating class of 1878 at the Yale Medical School.  For three years he was a member of the State Pharmacy commission.  In 1893 he was elected vice-president of the State Medical Society and the next year president.  Since the organization of the Middlesex County Hospital Society he has been president of the board of directors.  On November 5, 1868, Dr. Edgerton marred Miss Amelia Dupont Cruger of New Orleans, La.  He is survived by his wife and three sons:  Henry C. Edgerton of East Hampton, Dr. Francis C. Edgerton of New York and Lawyer John W. Edgerton of New Haven.”

Original Source Documents:

Marriage announcement – Francis Daniels Edgerton & Amelia Dupont Cruger; The New York Times – November 12, 1868.

1870 Federal Census – household of Francis Daniels Edgerton; Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT.

1880 Federal Census – household of Francis Daniels Edgerton; Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT.

1900 Federal Census – household of Francis Daniels Edgerton; Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT.

Obituary –Francis Daniels Edgerton; The Hartford Courant – January 20, 1905.