Edward A. Gilbert

Edward Addison Gilbert (July 6, 1854 ?) (often referred to as "E.A. Gilbert") was a Nebraska politician who served as lieutenant governor from 1899 until 1901 under Governor William A. Poynter. He also served as a Republican in the Nebraska legislature in 1889.[1] In 1900, he was the nominated for a second term as lieutenant governor as a Silver Republican aligned with the Populists,[2] and directly as a Populist in 1902[3] but did not prevail.

Gilbert was born in Illinois and moved from Macoupin County, Illinois to York County, Nebraska in 1884.[4] He married Louise May on January 1, 1878 in Carlinville, Illinois.[5]

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Political offices
Preceded by
James E. Harris
Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska
1899-1901
Succeeded by
Ezra P. Savage


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