Melvin Baldwin | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Minnesota's 6th district | |
| In office March 4, 1893 – March 3, 1895 | |
| Preceded by | District established |
| Succeeded by | Charles A. Towne |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 12, 1838 Near Chester, Vermont |
| Died | April 15, 1901 (aged 63) Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Suicide |
| Resting place | Forest Hill Cemetery, Duluth, Minnesota |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Lawrence University |
| Occupation | civil engineer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Volunteers Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1864 |
| Rank | Captain, USV |
| Unit | 2nd Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Melvin Riley Baldwin (April 12, 1838 – April 15, 1901) was an American railroad engineer and Democratic politician. He served one term in the United States House of Representatives, representing Minnesota in the Fifty-third Congress. Earlier, he served in the Iron Brigade of the Army of the Potomac through most of the American Civil War.