Edward D. Hamilton
Edward D. Hamilton | |
|---|---|
| Oregon Territorial Secretary | |
| In office September 18, 1850 – May 14, 1853 | |
| Appointed by | Zachary Taylor |
| Preceded by | Kintzing Prichette |
| Succeeded by | George Law Curry |
| Judge for Multnomah County | |
| In office 1858 – 1862 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 3, 1801 Culpeper County, Virginia, US |
| Died | December 12, 1883 (aged 82) |
| Political party | Whig Party |
| Spouse | Katherine Royer |
| Occupation | Attorney |
Edward D. Hamilton (October 3, 1801 – December 10 or 12, 1883) was an American attorney, military officer, and politician in what became the state of Oregon. A native of Virginia, he lived in Ohio before fighting in the Mexican-American War. A member of the Whig Party, he served as Secretary for the Oregon Territory in the 1850s. Later he practiced law and was a judge in Portland.