Edward D. Holton, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Edward D. Holton

American politician

Date of Birth: 28-Apr-1815

Place of Birth: Lancaster, New Hampshire, United States

Date of Death: 21-Apr-1892

Profession: businessperson, politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Edward Dwight Holton (April 28, 1815 – April 21, 1892) was a nineteenth century Wisconsin political and business leader.
Holton was Milwaukee's first sheriff and was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, but despite never holding a higher office he was influential in the early political development of the state.
He was a candidate in the pivotal 1857 gubernatorial campaign, and was well known as an important leader on the subjects of abolitionism and temperance.
He also had a strong influence on the development of the state through his involvement in the banking, railroad and insurance businesses.