Edward McPherson

Edward McPherson
Clerk of the United States House of Representatives
In office
1889–1891
1881–1883
1863–1875
Director of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing
In office
1877–1878
Preceded byHenry C. Jewell
Succeeded byO. H. Irish
Member of the
U.S. House of Representatives
from Pennsylvania's 17th district
In office
March 4, 1859 – March 3, 1863
Preceded byWilson Reilly
Succeeded byArchibald McAllister
Personal details
BornJuly 31, 1830
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedDecember 14, 1895 (aged 65)
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political partyWhig
Other political
affiliations
Republican
EducationPennsylvania College
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Edward McPherson (July 31, 1830 – December 14, 1895) was an American newspaper editor and politician who served two terms in the United States House of Representatives, as well as multiple terms as the Clerk of the House of Representatives. As a director of the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association, he effected efforts to protect and mark portions of the Gettysburg Battlefield.