Edward is a photographer and family historian enthusiest based in Holley, New York, with deep roots in Roseburg and Winston, Oregon. His work blends artistic focus with personal meaning, honoring the legacy of the Patton, Lander, and Myers families through memorial photography and storytelling.

After the loss of his mother, Edward's commitment to preserving family history grew stronger—especially for his three children. Civil Bend Cemetery, once cared for by his great-grandfather Ivan H. Lander, remains a central place of remembrance.

Through Find a Grave and other platforms, Edward shares old photographs and family stories, ensuring that the lives and legacies of his ancestors are never forgotten.