Edward Dexter Holbrook

Edward Dexter Holbrook
Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives from Idaho Territory
In office
March 4, 1865 – March 3, 1869
Preceded by William H. Wallace
Succeeded by Jacob K. Shafer
Personal details
Born May 6, 1836
Elyria, Ohio
Died June 18, 1870(1870-06-18) (aged 34)
Idaho City, Idaho Territory
Political party Democratic
Residence Placerville
Profession Lawyer, Politician

Edward Dexter Holbrook (May 6, 1836 – June 18, 1870) was a congressional delegate from Idaho Territory.

Born in Elyria, Ohio, Holbrook attended public schools in Ohio and graduated from Oberlin College, having studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1859 and practiced law in Elyria, Ohio, Weaverville, California, and Placerville, Idaho.

Holbrook was elected as a Democrat to the 39th and 40th Congresses; serving from (March 4, 1865 - March 3, 1869). He was censured by the United States House of Representatives on February 4, 1869, for use of unparliamentary language and did not stand as a candidate for reelection.

Holbrook was shot by Charles H. Douglas in Idaho City, Idaho Territory on June 17, 1870, and died from his wounds the next day. He was interred in the Masonic Burial Ground in that city. Holbrook, Idaho, is named in his honor.

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U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by
William H. Wallace		 Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives
from Idaho
1865-1869 		Succeeded by
Jacob K. Shafer

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