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Edward Wade

Edward Wade (22 November 1802-13 August 1866) was a member of the US House of Representatives (FS-OH 19) from 4 March 1853 to 3 March 1861, succeeding Eben Newton and preceding Albert G. Riddle. Born in West Springfield, Massachusetts, he studied law in Andover, Ohio before practicing law in Jefferson, Unionville, and Cleveland and serving in Congress. His brother Benjamin Wade emerged as a notable Radical Republican leader.

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