Edward G. Wilbor
American politician
Edward G. Wilbor | |
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| Born | 10 September 1807 Chatham, Columbia County, New York |
| Died | 23 April 1869 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Political party | Whig (first), then Republican |
| Parent | Samuel S. Wilbor & Hannah Wilbor |
Edward G. Wilbor (September 10, 1807 in Chatham, Columbia County, New York – April 23, 1869) was an American politician from New York.
Life
He was the son of Samuel S. Wilbor and Hannah (Fitch) Wilbor. He attended the district schools and Kinderhook Academy, and became a farmer. He married Louisa Phelps, and they had several children.
He entered politics as a Whig, and ran twice unsuccessfully for the Assembly; and then became a Republican.
He was a member of the New York State Senate (11th D.) in 1866 and 1867.
He was buried at the Chatham Union Cemetery in Old Chatham, New York.
Sources
- The New York Civil List compiled by Franklin Benjamin Hough, Stephen C. Hutchins and Edgar Albert Werner (1870; pg. 444)
- Life Sketches of the State Officers, Senators, and Members of the Assembly of the State of New York, in 1867 by S. R. Harlow & H. H. Boone (pg. 80f)
See also
- The Wilbor House
External links
- Edward G. Wilbor at Find a Grave
- His portrait at US Gen Net
| New York State Senate | ||
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| Preceded by John B. Dutcher | New York State Senate 11th District 1866–1867 | Succeeded by Abiah W. Palmer |
