Edward Gilbert

Edward Gilbert
Gilbert c. 1849–1852
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from California's at-large district
In office
September 11, 1850 – March 3, 1851
Preceded byConstituency established
Succeeded byJoseph W. McCorkle
Personal details
Bornc. 1819 (1819)
Cherry Valley, New York, U.S.
DiedAugust 2, 1852(1852-08-02) (aged 32–33)
near Sacramento, California, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic

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.