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Edward Dexter Holbrook (May 6, 1836 – June 18, 1870) was an American lawyer and politician who served as a
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delegate for the
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from 1865 to 1869.


Early life and education

Born in
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, Holbrook attended public schools and earned a Bachelor of Laws from Oberlin College.


Career

He was
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in 1859 and practiced law in
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;
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; and
Placerville, Idaho Placerville is a populated place in Boise County, Idaho, United States. The population was 53 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Boise City– Nampa, Idaho Metropolitan Statistical Area. History Placerville received its name because ...
. Holbrook was elected as a Democrat to the 39th and 40th Congresses; serving from (March 4, 1865 - March 3, 1869). He was
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by the
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on February 4, 1869, for use of
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and did not stand as a candidate for re-election.


Personal life

Holbrook was shot by Charles H. Douglas in
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,
Idaho Territory The Territory of Idaho was an organized incorporated territory of the United States that existed from March 3, 1863, until July 3, 1890, when the final extent of the territory was admitted to the Union as Idaho. History 1860s The territory ...
on June 17, 1870, and died from his wounds the next day. He was
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in the
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in that city. Holbrook, Idaho, is named in his honor.


See also

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List of assassinated American politicians This is a list of assassinated American politicians sorted alphabetically. They were elected or appointed to office, or were candidates for public office. There are 53 assassinated American politicians listed. The most common method of homicide w ...
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List of United States representatives expelled, censured, or reprimanded The United States Constitution (Article 1, Section 5) gives the House of Representatives the power to expel any member by a two-thirds vote. Expulsion of a Representative is rare: only five members of the House have been expelled in its history. ...


References


External links


Edward Dexter Holbrook entry
at
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