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Edward Isaac Golladay
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 5th district |
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| In office March 4, 1871 – March 3, 1873 |
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| Preceded by | William F. Prosser |
| Succeeded by | Horace Harrison |
| Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives | |
| In office 1857-1858 |
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| Born | September 9, 1830 Lebanon, Tennessee |
| Died | July 11, 1897 (aged 66) Columbia |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Lucinda Louise Cossitt Golladay |
| Children | Fanny C. Golladay |
| Alma mater | Cumberland University |
| Profession | lawyer politician |
Edward Isaac Golladay (born September 9, 1830 – died July 11, 1897) was an American politician. He served as a member of the United States House of Representatives for Tennessee's 5th congressional district.
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Life and Early Education
Edward Golladay was born in Lebanon, Tennessee. This town is located in Wilson County. His birthday was September 9, 1830.
He went to local schools as a child. Later, he graduated from Cumberland University in Lebanon in 1848. He then studied law at Cumberland School of Law, finishing in 1849. He married Lou Cossitt. Her father, Reverend Franceway R. Cossitt, was the first president of Cumberland University.
Political and Military Career
After finishing law school, Edward Golladay became a lawyer in 1849. He started his law practice in Lebanon.
Serving in Tennessee
In 1857, he was elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives. This group helps make laws for the state of Tennessee. He served there from 1857 to 1858. In 1860, he was chosen as a presidential elector. He supported the Constitutional-Union candidates, Bell and Everett.
During the Civil War
When the American Civil War began, Golladay joined the 38th Tennessee Infantry Regiment. He was elected as a captain. Later, in October 1861, he became a lieutenant-colonel. He served as a colonel in the Confederate States Army.
In November 1863, Union forces captured Edward Golladay. He was later released. He agreed not to fight against the United States Government anymore.
Serving in the U.S. Congress
After the war, Golladay was elected to the United States Congress. He was a member of the Democratic Party. He served in the Forty-second Congress from March 4, 1871, to March 3, 1873.
He tried to be re-elected in 1872 but was not successful. After his time in Congress, he went back to being a lawyer. He practiced law in both Lebanon and Nashville.
Later Life and Death
Edward Golladay passed away on July 11, 1897. He was 66 years old. He died in Columbia, South Carolina. At the time, he was visiting his daughter, Fanny.
He was buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Lebanon, Tennessee. His brother, Jacob Golladay, also served in the U.S. Congress, representing Kentucky.
