Edgar C. Hawley
American politician (1850–1929)
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Edgar Clinton Hawley[1] (February 20, 1850 – May 13, 1929) was an American merchant and politician who served four terms in the Illinois House of Representatives for the 14th district from 1889 to 1897,[2] and as Republican minority leader from 1893 to 1895.[3] He was a member of the "Big Four," a group of Illinois legislators known for their corporate ties.[4]
Preceded byDavid Hunter
Succeeded byClayton E. Crafts
Preceded byMulti-member district
Succeeded byMulti-member district
Edgar C. Hawley | |
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Hawley c. 1895 | |
| Minority Leader of the Illinois House of Representatives | |
| In office January 4, 1893 – January 9, 1895 | |
| Preceded by | David Hunter |
| Succeeded by | Clayton E. Crafts |
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 14th district | |
| In office January 9, 1889 – January 6, 1897 | |
| Preceded by | Multi-member district |
| Succeeded by | Multi-member district |
| Member of the Kane County Board of Supervisors | |
| In office 1877–1879 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Edgar Clinton Hawley February 20, 1850 Barrington, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | May 13, 1929 (aged 79) Arcadia, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Mountain View Cemetery Altadena, California |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Esther E. Hunt
(m. 1871; died 1916) |
| Children | 3 |
| Profession | Merchant |
| Signature |  |
