Edward Colman (American politician)

Edward Colman
Member of the Wisconsin Senate
from the 18th district
In office
January 1, 1882 – January 1, 1885
Preceded byGeorge Eaton Sutherland
Succeeded byJames Franklin Ware
Sheriff of Fond du Lac County
In office
January 1, 1878 – January 1, 1880
Preceded byHazen R. Hill
Succeeded byNeil C. Bell
Personal details
Born(1828-07-28)July 28, 1828
Rochester, New York
DiedSeptember 4, 1898(1898-09-04) (aged 70)
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Cause of deathApoplexy
Political partyRepublican
SpouseSusan Phillips
Children
  • John D. Colman
  • (Mrs. A. L. Moore)
RelativesCornelia (Bragg) (sister)
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Volunteers
Union Army
Years of service1862–1865
RankColonel, USV
Commands49th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War

Edward Colman (July 28, 1828 – September 4, 1898) was an American engineer, farmer, politician and Union Army officer in the American Civil War. He served one term in the Wisconsin State Senate as a Republican.