Edwin R. Reynolds

Edwin Ruthvin Reynolds (February 16, 1816 – July 4, 1908) was a U.S. Representative from New York.

Born at Fort Ann, New York, Reynolds pursued classical studies. He was principal of Albion Academy in Orleans County, New York for six years. He was county superintendent 1843-1845. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1843 and commenced practice in Albion, New York, in 1846.

Reynolds was elected as a Republican to the Thirty-sixth Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Silas M. Burroughs and served from December 5, 1860, to March 3, 1861. He served as judge and surrogate of Orleans County 1864-1868. He resumed the practice of law. He died in Albion, New York, July 4, 1908. He was interred in Mount Albion Cemetery.

Source

• Edwin R. Reynolds at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress