Home / Politicians / Edward Coles Edward Coles 1786 – 1868 Politicians Politicians Biography Edward Coles (1786–1868) was a 2nd governor of Illinois. Born December 15, 1786 in Albemarle County. Died July 7, 1868 in Philadelphia. Interred at The Woodlands, Philadelphia, United States. AD ✝ LEGENDS AT REST Every legend has a story. Every story has a resting place. Explore the Legends at Rest books and profiles. Explore Legends at Rest → More Images Cemetery Map View larger map → Satellite overview of the cemetery grounds. Related Graves More politicians → Georg von Hertling 1843 – 1919 Politicians Cissé Mariam Kaïdama Sidibé 1948 – 2021 Politicians Arnold Leese 1878 – 1956 Politicians Gaius Claudius Crassus Inrelligensis -369 – -336 Burial place unknown Politicians