Edward S. Minor
Edward Sloman Minor (December 13, 1840 – July 26, 1924) was an American businessman, Republican politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He served six terms in the United States House of Representatives, representing northeastern Wisconsin (1895–1907). He was also the 7th and 16th mayor of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, represented Door County for seven years in the Wisconsin Legislature, and served as a Union Army cavalry officer during the American Civil War.
Edward S. Minor | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin | |
| In office March 4, 1903 – March 3, 1907 | |
| Preceded by | Webster E. Brown |
| Succeeded by | Gustav Küstermann |
| Constituency | 9th district |
| In office March 4, 1895 – March 3, 1903 | |
| Preceded by | Lyman E. Barnes |
| Succeeded by | James H. Davidson |
| Constituency | 8th district |
| 7th & 16th Mayor of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin | |
| In office April 1918 – April 1920 | |
| Preceded by | Nathaniel C. Garland |
| Succeeded by | John Boler |
| In office April 1894 – April 1895 | |
| Preceded by | Louis Reichel |
| Succeeded by | George Nelson |
| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 1st district | |
| In office January 1, 1883 – January 3, 1887 | |
| Preceded by | William A. Ellis |
| Succeeded by | Edward Scofield |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Door district | |
| In office January 5, 1880 – January 2, 1882 | |
| Preceded by | Charles August Masse |
| Succeeded by | Adelbert Delos Thorp |
| In office January 7, 1878 – January 6, 1879 | |
| Preceded by | Jarvis T. Wright |
| Succeeded by | Charles August Masse |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 13, 1840 Jefferson County, New York, U.S. |
| Died | July 26, 1924 (aged 83) Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Bayside Cemetery, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Mathilda Eloiza Graham
(m. 1867–1924) |
| Children |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Volunteers Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank | 1st Lieutenant, USV |
| Unit | 2nd Reg. Wis. Vol. Cavalry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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