Edgar Wilson Politician

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 1988, 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.

Personal facts

Birth dateFebruary 25, 1861
Birth place
Pennsylvania , Armstrong County Pennsylvania
Date of deathJanuary 03, 1915
Place of death
Idaho , Boise Idaho
Residence
Boise Idaho
Education
University of Michigan
Profession
Lawyer

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Politician

other party
Silver Republican Party
party
Republican Party (United States)
region
Idaho
Idaho's at-large congressional district

Edgar Wilson on Wikipedia