Edward's brother John married Sarah Emily Wareham of Dayton, Ohio; through that couple, Edward met his future wife, Sarah's sister, Mary Lucretia.
[1] They married October 7, 1856, and two years later had their only child, Charles David.
Administrators, students, faculty, and staff members who create an environment supportive of achievement for women, who has encouraged women faculty, administrators, staff or students in the development and use of their talents, or who has served as a role model of accomplishment for women.
Formerly called the Mary Lucretia Creighton Award, it was renamed in honor of Mary Lucretia and Sarah Emily Creighton.
Sarah Emily was instrumental in the founding of St. Joseph's Hospital.