Elbridge G. Spaulding
Elbridge Gerry Spaulding (February 24, 1809 – May 5, 1897) was an American lawyer, banker, and Republican Party politician. He opposed slavery and supported the idea for the first U.S. currency not backed by gold or silver, thus helping to keep the Union's economy afloat during the U.S. Civil War.
Hon. Elbridge G. Spaulding | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 32nd district | |
| In office March 4, 1849 – March 3, 1851 | |
| Preceded by | Nathan K. Hall |
| Succeeded by | Solomon G. Haven |
| In office March 4, 1859 – March 3, 1863 | |
| Preceded by | Israel T. Hatch |
| Succeeded by | Walter L. Sessions |
| New York State Treasurer | |
| In office 1854–1855 | |
| Preceded by | Benjamin Welch |
| Succeeded by | Stephen Clark |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the Erie County, 1st district | |
| In office January 1, 1848 – December 31, 1848 | |
| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | Benoni Thompson |
| 17th Mayor of the City of Buffalo | |
| In office 1847–1848 | |
| Preceded by | Solomon G. Haven |
| Succeeded by | Orlando Allen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Elbridge Gerry Spaulding February 24, 1809 Summer Hill, New York, U.S. |
| Died | May 5, 1897 (aged 88) Buffalo, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Whig, Republican |
| Spouses | Antoinette Rich
(m. 1837; died 1841)Nancy Selden Strong
(m. 1842; died 1852)Delia Strong
(m. 1854; died 1895) |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | Edward Spaulding Mehitable Goodridge |
| Profession | Politician, lawyer |
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