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

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Career

He was

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in 1859 and practiced law in

;

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; and

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. Holbrook was elected as a

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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 Idaho City,

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.

References

External links

Edward Dexter Holbrook entry
at

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Early life and education

Career

Personal life

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