Edward C. Babb

Edward Charles Babb (February 1, 1834 – March 9, 1899) was an American Civil War veteran and businessman who served as the 15th mayor of Minneapolis.

Captain Edward Charles Babb
15th Mayor of Minneapolis
In office January 7, 1889 – January 5, 1891
Preceded by	A.A. Ames
Succeeded by	Phillip B. Winston
Member of the Minneapolis City Council from the 8th Ward
In office 1885–1887
Personal details
Born	February 1, 1834 Saccarappa, Maine
Died	March 9, 1899 (aged 65) Minneapolis, Minnesota
Resting place	Lakewood Cemetery 44°56′11″N 93°17′56″W
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Levee L. Chandler (1862-1899; his death)
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Army
Years of service	1862 – 1865
Rank	Captain
Commands	Company F, 9th New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry
Battles/wars	American Civil War

Life and career

Babb was born in Westbrook, Maine. After attending local schools and briefly working as a teacher and marble cutter he became involved in the lumber industry. In the American Civil War he served with the 9th New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry, serving in many important engagements and being promoted from private to captain over the course of the war. In 1868 he moved to Minneapolis, initially working in the lumber industry and later as president of the Cedar Lake Ice Company. In 1888 he was elected mayor of Minneapolis as a Republican, serving one term from 1889 to 1891.[1] Babb died in Minneapolis in 1899. He is buried in Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis.[2][3]

Electoral history

• Minneapolis Mayoral Election, 1888
  • Edward Charles Babb 17,882
  • Philip Bickerton Winston 14,759
  • William J. Dean 1,365
  • Baldwin Brown 2
  • Hugh Galbraith Harrison 1
  • Write-Ins and Scattering 1

References

1. "Career of Edward Charles Babb". Minnesota Election Trends Project.
2. Shutter, Marion Daniel (1897). Progressive Men of Minnesota. Minneapolis: The Minneapolis Journal. p. 345.
3. "Edward C. Babb (1834 - 1899)". Find A Grave.