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Edgar Wilson
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Idaho's At-Large district
In office
March 4, 1895 – March 3, 1897
Preceded byWillis Sweet
Succeeded byJames Gunn
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Idaho's At-Large district
In office
March 4, 1899 – March 3, 1901
Preceded byJames Gunn
Succeeded byThomas L. Glenn
Personal details
Born(1861-02-25)February 25, 1861
Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedJanuary 3, 1915(1915-01-03) (aged 53)
Boise, Idaho, U.S.
Resting placeMorris Hill Cemetery
Boise, Idaho, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Other political
affiliations
Silver Republican (after 1898)
ResidenceBoise
Alma materUniversity of Michigan
ProfessionAttorney

Edgar Wilson (February 25, 1861 – January 3, 1915) was a United States Representative from Idaho.

Born in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania Wilson graduated from the University of Michigan, and headed west and became an attorney in Boise, Idaho. He was elected city attorney in 1887 and district attorney in 1888, and was a member of the state's constitutional convention prior to statehood in 1890. Wilson served as a Republican in the House from 1895 to 1897 and as a Silver Republican from 1899 to 1901, representing the state at-large.

References

  • United States Congress. "Edgar Wilson (id: W000573)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
  • Edgar Wilson at Find a Grave
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by United States House of Representatives, Idaho At-Large
1895–1897
Succeeded by
Preceded by United States House of Representatives, Idaho At-Large
1899–1901
Succeeded by