Edward A. Wilcox | |
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| Member of the Illinois Senate from the 20th district | |
| In office 1872–1876 | |
| Succeeded by | Henry J. Frantz |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 8, 1830 Wattsburg, Pennsylvania |
| Died | September 23, 1910 (aged 80) Minonk, Illinois |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Minonk, Illinois |
| Profession | Physician |
Edward A. Wilcox (September 8, 1830 – September 23, 1910) was an American physician and politician from Pennsylvania. Coming to Illinois at a young age with his family, Wilcox attended both public and private schooling before matriculating at Rush Medical College. He established a practice in Minonk, Illinois in 1858 which he operated until his death in 1910. Wilcox was also active in politics as a member of the county and state Republican Parties. He served two two-year terms in the Illinois Senate starting in 1872. He co-founded the North Central Illinois Medical Association in 1874.