Edgerton, Sidney, 1818-1900
Dates
- Existence: 1818 - 1900
Biography
U.S. Congressman. Moving to Ohio in 1844, he taught in the academy at Tallmadge, Ohio, studied law, graduated from the Cincinnati Law School in 1845, was admitted to the bar and commenced to practice law in Akron, Ohio, in 1846. He was prosecuting attorney of Summit County, (1852-56) and a delegate to the first Republican National Convention in 1856.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Ohio Governor certificate of election
Collection
Identifier: Mss 858664
Mss 858664
Date(s):
1858-12-14
Scope and Contents
Certificate of the election of Sidney Edgerton to the United States House of Representatives from Ohio, signed by Salmon P. Chase as Governor.