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Edward Carrington Cabell
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's at-large district |
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| In office October 6, 1845 – January 24, 1846 |
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| Preceded by | none |
| Succeeded by | William H. Brockenbrough |
| In office March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1853 |
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| Preceded by | William H. Brockenbrough |
| Succeeded by | Augustus Maxwell |
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| Born | February 5, 1816 Richmond, Virginia |
| Died | February 28, 1896 (aged 80) St Louis, Missouri |
| Resting place | Bellefontaine Cemetery St Louis, Missouri |
| Political party | Whig |
| Spouse | Anna Marie Wilcox |
| Alma mater | University of Virginia |
| Profession | Lawyer |
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| Allegiance |  Confederate States |
| Branch/service |  Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1862-1865 |
| Rank |  Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit | Major General Sterling Price's Staff |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Edward Carrington Cabell (February 5, 1816 – February 28, 1896) was an important American politician. He was the very first person to represent Florida in the United States House of Representatives. This is a part of the US Congress where laws are made.
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Edward Carrington Cabell's Life
Early Life and Education
Edward Cabell was born in Richmond, Virginia, in 1816. He went to college at Washington College (now Washington and Lee University). He also studied at the University of Virginia. After finishing his studies in 1836, he moved to Florida in 1837. There, he worked in farming near Tallahassee, Florida.
Edward then returned to Virginia to study law. He became a lawyer in 1840. Soon after, he moved back to Tallahassee.
Serving in Congress
When Florida officially became a state, Edward Cabell was elected to represent it in the United States House of Representatives. He started his term on October 6, 1845. However, his election was challenged by another candidate, William H. Brockenbrough. After a review, it was decided that Brockenbrough had actually won. So, Edward Cabell's first term ended on January 24, 1846.
Even though his first term was short, Edward Cabell ran for Congress again. He was elected as a member of the Whig Party. He served three more terms in Congress, from March 4, 1847, to March 3, 1853. During this time, he led a committee that looked at spending on public buildings. He tried to get re-elected in 1852 but was not successful.
Life After Congress
After his time in Congress, Edward Cabell continued his law practice in Tallahassee. In 1859, he moved to St. Louis, Missouri.
During the American Civil War, he served in the Confederate States Army. He held the rank of lieutenant colonel. After the war, he practiced law in New York City for a few years. Later, he returned to St. Louis, Missouri.
Edward Cabell also served in the Missouri State Senate from 1878 to 1882. He passed away in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1896. He was buried in Bellefontaine Cemetery.
