About Edward Shriver
Lived 1812 – 1896 (aged 83–84). Edward Shriver was an American lawyer.
Edward Shriver (December 8, 1812 – February 26, 1896) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Frederick County from 1843 to 1844.
Early life Edward Shriver was born on December 8, 1812, in Frederick, Maryland, to Ann Margaret (née Leatherman) and Abraham Shriver. His father was a judge. His grandfather was David Shriver. His uncles were Maryland politicians David Shriver Jr., Isaac Shriver and Jacob Shriver. He studied law with his cousin William Schley. He was a member of the convention for the Maryland Constitution of 1851. He was charter member and served as president of the Independent Hose Company No. 1 of Frederick for thirty years.
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American politician (1812–1896)
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Edward Shriver was born in 1812.
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Edward Shriver died in 1896.
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Edward Shriver was a lawyer.
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