Tyler, Edward H. (Edward Hammet), 1869-1939
Biographical Note
Eldest child of James H. and Sue Hammet Tyler, Edward Hammet ("Ned") Tyler was born on December 15, 1869. He graduated from Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (now Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University) and served in Radford's local defense regiment, the Radford Rifles, during the late 19th century. Tyler remained a bachelor throughout his life and managed the family farm at Belle Hampton and also owned Kirkland Farm near Dublin (Pulaski County, Virginia). He died on March 22, 1939 in Radford.
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
J. Hoge Tyler Family Collection
Tyler-McConnell-Wilson Family Papers
Correspondence (consisting largely of postcards between family members), advertising ephemera, and invitations of the family of Virginia Governor James Hoge Tyler.
Tyler-Wilson Family Papers
The Tyler-Wilson Papers consist largely of correspondence of Virginia Governor James Hoge Tyler's family and his daughter Lily Tyler Wilson's family. Also includes a 1925 European travel diary maintained by Nancy E. Lukens.