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Edward S. Minor
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin | |
| In office March 4, 1903 – March 3, 1907 |
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| Preceded by | Webster E. Brown |
| Succeeded by | Gustav Küstermann |
| Constituency | 9th district |
| In office March 4, 1903 – March 3, 1907 |
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| Preceded by | Lyman E. Barnes |
| Succeeded by | James H. Davidson |
| Constituency | 8th district |
| 7th & 16th Mayor of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin | |
| In office April 1918 – April 1920 |
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| Preceded by | Nathaniel C. Garland |
| Succeeded by | John Boler |
| In office April 1894 – April 1895 |
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| Preceded by | Louis Reichel |
| Succeeded by | George Nelson |
| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 1st district |
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| In office January 1, 1883 – January 3, 1887 |
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| Preceded by | William A. Ellis |
| Succeeded by | Edward Scofield |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Door district |
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| In office January 5, 1880 – January 2, 1882 |
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| Preceded by | Charles August Masse |
| Succeeded by | Adelbert Delos Thorp |
| In office January 7, 1878 – January 6, 1879 |
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| Preceded by | Jarvis T. Wright |
| Succeeded by | Charles August Masse |
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| Born | December 13, 1840 Jefferson County, New York, U.S. |
| Died | July 26, 1924 (aged 83) Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Bayside Cemetery, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Republican |
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Mathilda Eloiza Graham
(m. 1867–1924) |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Volunteers Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank | 1st Lieutenant, USV |
| Unit | 2nd Reg. Wis. Vol. Cavalry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Edward Sloman Minor (born December 13, 1840 – died July 26, 1924) was an important American businessman and politician. He was a member of the Republican Party and a pioneer in Wisconsin. Edward Minor served six terms in the United States House of Representatives, which is part of the U.S. government that makes laws. He represented northeastern Wisconsin from 1895 to 1907. He was also the mayor of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, twice. Before that, he served in the Wisconsin Legislature for seven years. He was also a brave cavalry officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
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Edward Minor's Early Life
Edward S. Minor was born in Jefferson County, New York, on December 13, 1840. When he was a child, his family moved to the Wisconsin Territory. They first settled in Greenfield, Wisconsin, near Milwaukee. Later, they moved to Milwaukee, where his father worked on ships. Edward went to public schools there. In 1852, his family moved to Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, where they worked on a farm.
In 1858, Edward Minor traveled north to Door County, Wisconsin. He walked a long way to claim land for his family. The rest of his family joined him there in July of that year.
Serving in the Civil War
When the American Civil War began, Edward Minor chose to join the Union Army. He started as a private in Company G of the 2nd Wisconsin Cavalry Regiment. This cavalry unit fought in the western parts of the war. They also fought in areas west of the Mississippi River.
Edward Minor was a brave soldier. He was promoted to corporal and then to sergeant. After his first three years of service, he chose to re-enlist. At the end of the war, he became a second lieutenant. Then, on July 29, 1865, he was promoted to first lieutenant. He left the army with his regiment in November 1865.
Becoming a Public Leader
After the war, Edward Minor became a merchant in Fish Creek. He worked with timber products.
Starting in Wisconsin Politics
In 1877, he was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly. This is a part of Wisconsin's state government. He represented Door County, Wisconsin. He didn't run for re-election in 1878. But he ran again in 1879 and 1880 and won both times.
In 1882, Edward Minor was elected to the Wisconsin State Senate. This is another part of Wisconsin's state government. He served a four-year term. He represented the 1st State Senate district. This district covered a large area in northeastern Wisconsin. He was even chosen to be the president pro tempore of the Senate in 1885. This means he was a top leader in the Senate.
While in the Assembly, he supported building the Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal. During his time in the Senate, he became the superintendent of this canal. He then moved to Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. He held this job until 1891. He also served on the Wisconsin Fish Commission for four years. In 1894, he was elected mayor of Sturgeon Bay.
Serving in the U.S. Congress
Later in 1894, Edward Minor was chosen as the Republican candidate for the United States House of Representatives. He ran for Wisconsin's 8th congressional district. He won against the person already in office, Lyman E. Barnes. He was re-elected three more times in this district. This was in 1896, 1898, and 1900.
After the 1900 U.S. census, Wisconsin gained another congressional district. Edward Minor's county was moved to the 9th district. He was elected for two more terms in Congress from this new district. However, in 1906, he lost the primary election to Gustav Küstermann. Küstermann then took his place in 1907.
While in Congress, Edward Minor was very active. He worked on the United States House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. This committee dealt with rules and money for ships and fishing. He also led the Committee on Expenditures for the Department of the Interior. This committee looked at how the government spent money for the Interior Department. He was known in Washington, D.C., and was a trusted friend of President Theodore Roosevelt.
Later Years and Legacy
After leaving Congress, Edward Minor continued to serve his community. He was appointed postmaster at Sturgeon Bay from 1911 to 1915. He was also elected mayor of Sturgeon Bay again in 1918.
He passed away at his home in Sturgeon Bay on July 26, 1924. He was 83 years old. He was buried in Bayside Cemetery in Sturgeon Bay.
Family and Community Involvement
Edward S. Minor was one of five children. His parents were Martin Minor and Abigail St. Ores. His family came from early British settlers in America.
In 1867, Edward Minor married Mathilda Eloiza "Tillie" Graham. Tillie's father, Oliver Perry Graham, was also an important pioneer in Door County. He built the first lumber mill in Sturgeon Bay. Edward and Tillie had at least six children. Five of them were still living when he passed away. His oldest son, Stanton, worked as his private secretary when he was in Congress.
Edward Minor was also a member of several community groups. These included the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, and the Grand Army of the Republic. These groups were often for people who had served in the military or were involved in community service.
