Edward J. Gay (politician, born 1816)
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This article is about the member of the United States House of Representatives from Louisiana. For the United States Senator from Louisiana, see Edward James Gay (1878–1952).
Edward James Gay (February 3, 1816 – May 30, 1889) was a financier and member of United States Congress. He and his wife Lavinia Hynes were the grandparents of U.S. Senator Edward James Gay. He was a Democrat.
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Quick Facts Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 3rd district, Preceded by ...
Edward J. Gay | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 3rd district | |
In office March 4, 1885 – May 30, 1889 | |
Preceded by | William P. Kellogg |
Succeeded by | Andrew Price |
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Born | (1816-02-03)February 3, 1816 Liberty, Virginia, United States |
Died | May 30, 1889(1889-05-30) (aged 73) St. Louis Plantation, Louisiana, United States |
Political party | Democratic |
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