When Edith May Edwards was born on December 4, 1878, in Connecticut, her father, Louis, was 21 and her mother, Hattie, was 23. She married Russell Hitchcock Whiting on December 6, 1899, in Bridgeport, Connecticut. They had two children during their marriage. She died on January 6, 1934, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, at the age of 55, and was buried there.
In 1880, Edith M. Edwards was 1 year old and lived in Bridgeport, Connecticut with her mother and brother. 1880 United States Federal Census.
In 1900, Edith M. Whiting was 21 years old and lived in Bridgeport, Connecticut with her husband, Russell. She married Russell H. in 1900. 1900 United States Federal Census.
In 1910, M. Edith Whiting was 31 years old and lived in Bridgeport, Connecticut with her husband, H. Russell, and son. 1910 United States Federal Census.
In 1920, Edith Whiting was 41 years old and lived in Bridgeport, Connecticut with her husband, Russel, and son. 1920 United States Federal Census.
In 1930, Edith E. Whiting was 51 years old and lived in Fairfield, Connecticut with her husband, Russell. 1930 United States Federal Census.
For some months Edith attended the Art league in New York city where she has attained considerable sucess.
From a news clipping titled “JOHN BROWN’S DOG”
An oil painting of charity commisioner John Brown’s Russian terrier, on exhibition at the Rembrandt art store, in the Arcade, is attracting much attention. The painting is by Miss Edith Edwards of this city, and is a fine piece of work.
Miss Edwards is a student of Artist Torrey, and is a talented young woman, of much promisein her chosen field. Her latest effort is pronounced a most excellent piece of work.
Commissioner Brown values the painting as highly as the terrier itself, and at the requet of a New York artist has consented that the painting should be shown at a coming exhibition of amateur artist in the metropolis.