Edward M. Hunter

Edward M. Hunter (February 19, 1826 – September 13, 1878) was an American politician and lawyer.

Born in Bloomingburg, New York, Hunter studied law in New York City. In 1849, he started practicing law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In 1853 and 1854, Hunter served in the Wisconsin State Senate. He also served as United States Courts commissioner and Milwaukee County Circuit Court commissioner. Hunter was also the private secretary to Wisconsin Governor William A. Barstow. Hunter died in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.[1][2]

  1. ^ 'Collections of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin,' volume VIII, Wisconsin Historical Society: 1879, Biographical Sketch of Edward M. Hunter, pg. 472
  2. ^ 'Memoirs of Milwaukee: From the Earliest Times Down to the Present,' Jerome Anthony Watrous, Western Historical Association: 1909, Biographical Sketch of Charles F. Hunter, pg. 1011-1012 (Charles F. Hunter was the son of Edward M. Hunter and this has information about his father Edward M. Hunter)