Tyler, Edward H. (Edward Hammet), 1869-1939

Person

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 2 Collections and/or Records:

J. Hoge Tyler Family Collection, 1802-1956 (Ms1967-002)

Digital Record

Identifier: Ms1967-002

Dates: 1802 - 1956

Found in: Special Collections, Virginia Tech

J. Hoge Tyler Family Collection

Collection

Identifier: Ms-1967-002

Abstract Papers of Virginia Governor James Hoge Tyler, including official, business and personal correspondence, printed materials, scrapbooks, and ledgers; papers of Tyler's children (Edward H., James H. Jr., Stockton H., Belle Tyler McConnell, Sue Tyler Jopling, Hal C. and Lily Tyler Wilson); business records (including records of the Belle Hampton Coal Company and Radford Development Company), genealogical materials, Spanish-American War army pay records, and photographs. Also includes papers of...