Joseph Frost Edger, merchant, was listed as a resident of Hong Kong from 1843 to 1857. He was a partner in the mercantile firm, Jamieson How & Co. between 1843 and 1846. He became name partner of Jamieson, Edger & Co. in 1850. He was a Justice of the Peace (non-official) between 1843 and 1850[1]. He was an Unofficial Member of the Legislative Council from June 14, 1850 to 1857[2]. Queen's Road West was listed as his address in 1850.
[1] He was one of the first 44 Justices of the Peace ever to be appointed in Hong Kong. Their appointments were announced by Henry Pottinger on the fifth day after he had sworn in as the first Colonial Governor. The date was June 30 ,1843.
Selected Bibliography: Hong Kong's First [internet]. Tarrent, William, The Hong Kong Almanack and Directory for the Year 1846, 1848, 1850, Hong Kong: China Mail, resp. 1846,1848 and 1850.
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