Edward Gilbert
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Edward Gilbert (c. 1819 – August 2, 1852) was an American newspaper editor and Democratic California politician. From 1850 to 1851, he served briefly as a member of the United States House of Representatives.
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Edward Gilbert | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's at-large district | |
In office September 11, 1850 – March 3, 1851 | |
Preceded by | Constituency established |
Succeeded by | Joseph W. McCorkle |
Personal details | |
Born | c. 1819 (1819) Cherry Valley, New York, U.S. |
Died | August 2, 1852(1852-08-02) (aged 32–33) near Sacramento, California, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
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