Historical figures and celebrities called Edmonson
JohnEdmonson
John Edmonson was a prominent Scottish politician who served as the Lord Provost of Edinburgh in the early 19th century.
WilliamEdmonson
William Edmonson was an American sculptor known for being the first African-American to receive a solo exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City in 1937.
ThomasEdmonson
Thomas Edmonson was an English train ticket printer who invented the Edmondson railway ticket, a standardized ticket format used by various railway companies.
EllenEdmonson
Ellen Edmonson was an enslaved African-American girl who, along with her family, attempted to escape to freedom aboard the Pearl, a famous slave escape attempt in Washington, D.C., in 1848.
JohnEdmonston
John Edmonston was a Scottish taxidermist who taught and mentored the famous naturalist Charles Darwin in taxidermy during his university years.
Edmonson Genealogy
OriginsThe surname Edmonson has origins in Scotland and England.
Geographic DistributionThe surname Edmonson is associated with various geographical locations, including Scotland, England, and the United States.
VariationsVariations of the surname Edmonson include Edmondson, Edmonsen, and Edmonston.
Migration and ImmigrationMigration and immigration of individuals with the surname Edmonson occurred during different periods and in various places, including Scotland to the United States during the 18th and 19th centuries due to economic opportunities and Scottish diaspora.