Edward L. Browne (June 27, 1830 – September 18, 1925) was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate.

Biography

Browne was born on June 27, 1830, in Granville, New York. Charles E. Browne, his brother, was a member of the legislature of the Wisconsin Territory. He married Mary Ann Parish on March 4, 1856. They had five children, including

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, who became a member of the Senate before representing

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in the United States House of Representatives. Browne died on September 18, 1925, in Waupaca, Wisconsin.

Career

Browne was a member of the Senate twice. First, from 1861 to 1862 and second, from 1867 to 1868. In 1862, he was a candidate for the United States House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 5th congressional district, losing to Ezra Wheeler. Additionally, he was a member of the Credentials Committee of the

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Browne, Edward People from Granville, New York People from Waupaca, Wisconsin Republican Party Wisconsin state senators 1830 births 1925 deaths