Edward C. Kehr

Edward Charles Kehr
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Missouri's 1st district
In office
March 4, 1875 March 3, 1877
Preceded by Edwin O. Stanard
Succeeded by Anthony F. Ittner
Personal details
Born November 5, 1837
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Died April 20, 1918 (aged 80)
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Political party Democratic
Profession Politician, Lawyer

Edward Charles Kehr (November 5, 1837 April 20, 1918) was an American politician and lawyer from Missouri.

Biography

He was born on November 5, 1837 in St. Louis, Missouri. Kehr pursued an academic course, studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1858, commencing practice in St. Louis. He was elected a Democrat to the United States House of Representatives in 1874, serving from 1875 to 1877, being unsuccessful for reelection in 1878. Afterwards, Kehr resumed practicing law in St. Louis, Missouri until his death there on April 20, 1918. He was cremated at the Missouri Crematory and his ashes were deposited in Hillcrest Abbey Crematory and Mausoleum in St. Louis.

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United States House of Representatives
Preceded by
Edwin O. Stanard
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Missouri's 1st congressional district

March 4, 1875 March 3, 1877
Succeeded by
Anthony F. Ittner


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