Edward Everett Dresbach (born 1863) was an American politician and preacher from Ohio. He served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing Stark County from 1890 to 1892.

Edward E. Dresbach
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives
from the Stark County district
In office
1890–1892
Serving with John E. Monnot
Preceded byJohn E. Monnot and George W. Wilhelm
Succeeded byBenjamin F. Weybrecht, John Thomas, William H. Rowlen
Personal details
Born
Edward Everett Dresbach

1863 (1863)
Pickaway County, Ohio, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Occupation
  • Politician
  • preacher

Early life

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Edward Everett Dresbach[1] was born in 1863 in Pickaway County, Ohio. He worked on his father's farm until the age of 18. He then attended school in Ada.[2]

Career

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Dresbach moved to Wellington and preached there. After one year, he moved to Massillon to take charge of the congregation there.[2]

Dresbach was a Democrat.[2] He served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing Stark County from 1890 to 1892.[3]

Following his election, his parishioners asked for his resignation.[1] He resigned as preacher on February 1, 1889.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b ""Politics Split A Church in Two"". The Massillon Independent. November 16, 1888. Retrieved September 29, 2023 – via Archive.org. 
  2. ^ a b c "Rev. Edward E. Dresbach". The Stark County Democrat. July 4, 1889. p. 2. Retrieved September 29, 2023 – via Newspapers.com. 
  3. ^ Taylor, W. A. (1892). Ohio Statesmen and Hundred Year Book. The Westbote Co., State Printers. p. 393. Retrieved September 29, 2023 – via Archive.org. 
  4. ^ "The Rev E. E. Dresbach Resigns". The Massillon Independent. January 31, 1889. Retrieved September 29, 2023 – via Archive.org.