Edward Dexter Holbrook

Edward Dexter Holbrook
Edward Dexter Holbrook
Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives from Idaho Territory
	In office; March 4, 1865 – March 3, 1869
Preceded by	William H. Wallace
Succeeded by	Jacob K. Shafer
Personal details
Born	May 6, 1836; Elyria, Ohio
Died	June 18, 1870 (aged 34); Idaho City, Idaho Territory
Political party	Democratic
Residence	Placerville
Profession	Lawyer, Politician

Edward Dexter Holbrook (May 6, 1836 – June 18, 1870) was a congressional delegate from Idaho Territory.

Born in Elyria, Ohio, Holbrook attended public schools in Ohio and graduated from Oberlin College, having studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1859 and practiced law in Elyria, Ohio, Weaverville, California, and Placerville, Idaho.

Holbrook was elected as a Democrat to the 39th and 40th Congresses; serving from (March 4, 1865 - March 3, 1869). He was censured by the United States House of Representatives on February 4, 1869, for use of unparliamentary language and did not stand as a candidate for reelection.

Holbrook was shot by Charles H. Douglas in Idaho City, Idaho Territory on June 17, 1870, and died from his wounds the next day. He was interred in the Masonic Burial Ground in that city. Holbrook, Idaho, is named in his honor.

References

U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by William H. Wallace	Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives from Idaho 1865-1869	Succeeded by Jacob K. Shafer

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