Edwin G. Waite
Template:Use mdy dates Script error: No such module "infobox".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".Script error: No such module "Check for conflicting parameters". Edwin G. Waite (died 30 October 1894) was an American politician, newspaper man, author, and goldminer. He was a member of California's 16th State Assembly district, Alameda, California from 1855 until 1856. In 1891, he became Secretary of State of California, and died in office in 1894.[1] He belonged to the Whig, Know Nothing, Union, and Republican parties during his political career.[2]
While living in Nevada County, California,[3] Waite was a newspaperman associated with the Nevada Daily Transcript and The Nevada Journal of Nevada City, California.[4] He was the coauthor of The Discovery of Gold in California, which included a section entitled 'Pioneer Mining'—a reprint of Waite's recollection experiences in the gold diggings period (1849–1851).[5]
He married Julia Eliza Stone (born March 17, 1839)[6] on May 13, 1856.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Waite is interred in the Sacramento Historic City Cemetery in Sacramento, California.[7]
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