Edgar S. Woodbury (1851-1889) was born in Danvers, Massachusetts, and died in Boston, Massachusetts. He was a student of Mary Baker Eddy's, studying with her in May 1880. He joined the Christian Scientist Association in June 1880 and was also a charter member of the Massachusetts Metaphysical College, serving on its first Board of Directors. He was active in the business of the Association and the College until January 1882 when he resigned from his position at the College because of other business commitments.

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