Edward Stanly

Edward W. Stanly (January 10, 1810 – July 12, 1872) was an American lawyer and politician. He was a North Carolina politician and orator who represented the southeastern portion of the state in the United States House of Representatives for five terms. In 1857, Stanly ran for Governor of California, but lost to John B. Weller. Politicians of the mid-nineteenth century remarked that Stanly bore a strong physical resemblance to William H. Seward, though this resemblance lessened over time.

Edward Stanly
Stanly, c. 1855–1865
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from North Carolina's 3rd district
In office
March 4, 1837  March 3, 1843
Preceded byEbenezer Pettigrew
Succeeded byDavid S. Reid
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from North Carolina's 8th district
In office
March 4, 1849  March 3, 1853
Preceded byRichard S. Donnell
Succeeded byThomas L. Clingman
Personal details
Born(1810-01-10)January 10, 1810
New Bern, North Carolina, U.S.
DiedJuly 12, 1872(1872-07-12) (aged 62)
San Francisco, California, U.S.
Spouse
Cornelia Baldwin
(m. 1859)
Parent
RelativesFabius Stanly (brother)
Lewis Armistead (nephew)
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