Edward Dexter Holbrook
Edward Dexter Holbrook (May 6, 1836 – June 18, 1870) was an American lawyer and politician who served as a congressional delegate for the Idaho Territory from 1865 to 1869.
Contents
- 1 Early life and education
- 2 Career
- 3 Personal life
- 4 See also
- 5 References
- 6 External links
Early life and education
Born in Elyria, Ohio, Holbrook attended public schools and earned a Bachelor of Laws from Oberlin College.
Career
He was admitted to the bar in 1859 and practiced law in Elyria, Ohio; Weaverville, California; and Placerville, Idaho.
Holbrook was elected as a Democrat to the 39th and 40th Congresses; serving from (March 4, 1865 - March 3, 1869). He was censured by the United States House of Representatives on February 4, 1869, for use of unparliamentary language and did not stand as a candidate for re-election.
Personal life
Holbrook was shot by Charles H. Douglas in Idaho City, Idaho Territory on June 17, 1870, and died from his wounds the next day. He was interred in the Masonic Burial Ground in that city. Holbrook, Idaho, is named in his honor.
See also
- List of **inated American politicians
- List of United States representatives expelled, censured, or reprimanded
References
- United States Congress. "Edward Dexter Holbrook (id: H000710)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
External links
- Edward Dexter Holbrook entry at The Political Graveyard
- Edward Dexter Holbrook at Find a Grave
:This article incorporates:public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress website http://bioguide.congress.gov.