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Edward Follansbee Noyes
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| 30th Governor of Ohio | |
| In office January 8, 1872 – January 12, 1874 |
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| Lieutenant | Jacob Mueller |
| Preceded by | Rutherford B. Hayes |
| Succeeded by | William Allen |
| U.S. Minister to France | |
| In office 1877–1881 |
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| Preceded by | Elihu B. Washburne |
| Succeeded by | Levi P. Morton |
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| Born | October 3, 1832 Haverhill, Massachusetts |
| Died | September 4, 1890 (aged 57) Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Resting place | Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Margaret W. Proctor |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank |  Brevet Brigadier General |
| Commands | Camp Dennison |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Edward Follansbee Noyes (born October 3, 1832 – died September 4, 1890) was an important American politician and soldier. He was a member of the Republican Party from Ohio. Noyes is best known for serving as the 30th Governor of Ohio.
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Edward Noyes' Early Life and Education
Edward Noyes was born in Haverhill, Massachusetts. He faced a difficult childhood, becoming an orphan at just three years old. His grandfather and a guardian raised him in New Hampshire.
At age thirteen, Edward started working as an apprentice printer. He worked for The Morning Star, a religious newspaper in Dover, New Hampshire. After more than four years, he left to attend an academy in Kingston, New Hampshire.
He later went to Dartmouth College, graduating in 1857. He was a very good student, ranking 4th in his class. After college, he moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, and studied law at the Cincinnati Law School.
Serving in the Civil War
When the Civil War began, Edward Noyes joined the Union Army. He helped create the 39th Ohio Infantry regiment. On July 27, 1861, he became a major in the regiment. In just a few months, he was promoted to colonel.
In February 1863, while on leave from the army, Noyes married Margaret W. Proctor in Kingston, New Hampshire.
During the Atlanta Campaign on July 4, 1864, Noyes was badly hurt. He was wounded in his ankle during a fight at Ruff's Mill. Because of this injury, his left leg had to be removed.
Three months later, even though he was still recovering and using crutches, Major General Joseph Hooker gave him a new job. Noyes was put in charge of Camp Dennison near Cincinnati. He was also given the honorary rank of brigadier general. He led the camp until April 22, 1865, when he left the army to become a city lawyer.
Political Career in Ohio
After the war, Edward Noyes continued his public service. In October 1866, he was elected as the probate judge for Hamilton County, Ohio.
His biggest political role came in 1871 when he was elected Governor of Ohio. He won against another former Union Army officer, Colonel George Wythe McCook. Noyes served one two-year term, from 1872 to 1874. As governor, he worked to improve coal mine safety laws. He also supported efforts to protect fish in Ohio's waters. He tried to get re-elected in 1873 but lost by a very small number of votes.
In 1874, he was chosen to be an Ohio Commissioner for the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. This was a big fair celebrating 100 years of American independence.
Ambassador to France
Edward Noyes later served as the United States Minister (which is like an ambassador) to France. President Rutherford B. Hayes appointed him to this role in 1877. Noyes served in France until 1881. This appointment was a way for President Hayes to thank Noyes for his strong support during Hayes' presidential campaign.
Later Life and Legacy
Edward Follansbee Noyes passed away on September 4, 1890, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was buried in Spring Grove Cemetery in Cincinnati.
