John B. Edwards was the son of William Carhart Edwards and Sarah Ann (Conrad) Edwards of Philadelphia. He was one of 6 children. He married Laura Orinda Boardman McEwen in Portage, WI on June 2, 1870. They had 3 children: William McEwen Edwards, Laura Orinda (Edwards) Clark, and John "Jack" Boardman Edwards.
He was a physician, living in Mauston for most of his career (ca. 1870-1930). He was Surgeon General of the Wisconsin National Guard during the Spanish American War, Puerto Rico campaign. His wife is also buried at this cemetery (findagrave.com)