Edward J. Lewis (California politician)
Edward J. Lewis | |
|---|---|
| 17th President pro tempore of the California State Senate | |
| In office December 6, 1869 – April 1, 1872 | |
| Preceded by | Lansing B. Mizner |
| Succeeded by | James T. Farley |
| Member of the California State Senate | |
| In office 1875–1879 | |
| Constituency | 29th district |
| In office 1867–1872 | |
| Constituency | 25th district |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 13th district | |
| In office 1855–1867 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Edward Jefferson Lewis May 6, 1832 Middletown, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | April 20, 1881 (age 49) Red Bluff, California, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Anita C. Chard |
| Children | 8 |
Edward Jefferson Lewis (1832 – April 20, 1881) was an American politician and member of the Democratic Party who served in the California State Assembly and California State Senate, serving as the Senate's 17th President pro tempore. He was the Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor of California in the 1871 election.