Edward D. Hamilton

Edward D. Hamilton (October 3, 1801 December 10 or 12, 1883) was an American attorney, military officer, and politician in what became the state of Oregon. A native of Virginia, he lived in Ohio before fighting in the Mexican-American War. A member of the Whig Party, he served as Secretary for the Oregon Territory in the 1850s. Later he practiced law and was a judge in Portland.

Edward D. Hamilton
Oregon Territorial Secretary
In office
September 18, 1850  May 14, 1853
Appointed byZachary Taylor
Preceded byKintzing Prichette
Succeeded byGeorge Law Curry
Judge for Multnomah County
In office
1858 1862
Personal details
BornOctober 3, 1801
Culpeper County, Virginia, US
DiedDecember 12, 1883(1883-12-12) (aged 82)
Political partyWhig Party
SpouseKatherine Royer
OccupationAttorney
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