Edgar Wilson

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Edgar Wilson
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Idaho's At-Large district
In office March 4, 1895 – March 3, 1897
Preceded by	Willis Sweet
Succeeded by	James Gunn
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Idaho's At-Large district
In office March 4, 1899 – March 3, 1901
Preceded by	James Gunn
Succeeded by	Thomas L. Glenn
Personal details
Born	(1861-02-25)February 25, 1861 Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	Boise, Idaho, U.S.
Resting place	Morris Hill Cemetery Boise, Idaho, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Other political affiliations	Silver Republican (after 1898)
Residence	Boise
Alma mater	University of Michigan
Profession	Attorney

Edgar Wilson (February 25, 1861 – January 3, 1915) was a United States Representative from Idaho.

Born in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania Wilson graduated from the University of Michigan, and headed west and became an attorney in Boise, Idaho. He was elected city attorney in 1887 and district attorney in 1888, and was a member of the state's constitutional convention prior to statehood in 1890. Wilson served as a Republican in the House from 1895 to 1897 and as a Silver Republican from 1899 to 1901, representing the state at-large.

External links

• Edgar Wilson at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
• Edgar Wilson at Find a Grave

United States House of Representatives
Preceded by Willis Sweet	United States House of Representatives, Idaho At-Large 1895–1897	Succeeded by James Gunn
Preceded by James Gunn	United States House of Representatives, Idaho At-Large 1899–1901	Succeeded by Thomas L. Glenn