Edward G. Wilbor (September 10, 1807 in Chatham, Columbia County, New York – April 23, 1869) was an American politician from New York.
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| Born | 10 September 1807 |
| Died | 23 April 1869 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Political party | Whig (first), then Republican |
| Parent | Samuel S. Wilbor & Hannah Wilbor |
Life
editHe 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
edit- 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
editExternal links
edit- Edward G. Wilbor at Find a Grave
- His portrait at US Gen Net