Edwin Slade (March 25, 1826 – May 29, 1901) was an American businessman and politician. Born in

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, Slade was in the boot and shoe business. In 1857, Slade moved to

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and settled in

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. He owned a general store and was in the drug and railroad business. Slade served as postmaster for Glenbeulah, Wisconsin. In 1865, Slade served in the

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and was a Republican Party. In 1890, Slade moved to Pasadena, California. He was president of the Dillingham Manufacturing Company. He died in Pasadena, Wisconsin.'The Legislative Manual of the State of Wisconsin 1870, pg. 236

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