About Edward S. Esty
Lived 1824 – 1890 (aged 66). Edward S. Esty was an American politician.
Edward Selover Esty (July 17, 1824 – October 2, 1890) was an American politician from New York.
Life Edward S. Esty was born in Ithaca, New York on July 17, 1824, the son of Joseph Esty (born 1798) and Mary (Selover) Esty. He attended the common schools and Ithaca Academy. Then he engaged in farming and tanning. On May 12, 1846, he married Amelia Wilgus, and they had three children.
He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Tompkins Co.) in 1858.
He was President of the Board of Education of Ithaca from 1874 until his death; and Vice President of the First National Bank of Ithaca from 1883 until his death.
He was a member of the New York State Senate (26th D.) in 1884 and 1885.
He died on October 2, 1890, while on a visit in Boston, and was buried in Ithaca.
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American politician (1824-1890)
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Edward S. Esty was born on 17 July 1824.
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Edward S. Esty died on 2 October 1890.
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Edward S. Esty was a politician.
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