About Edwin Yates Webb
Lived 1872 – 1955 (aged 82). Edwin Yates Webb was an American politician, judge and lawyer.
Edwin Yates Webb (May 23, 1872 – February 7, 1955) was a Democratic United States representative from North Carolina and a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina.
Education and career
Born on May 23, 1872, in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina, Webb attended the Shelby Military Institute and received an Artium Baccalaureus degree in 1893 from Wake Forest College, then attended the University of North Carolina School of Law in 1893 and 1894. He was admitted to the bar and entered private practice in Shelby starting in 1894.
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Who was Edwin Yates Webb?
American politician (1872-1955)
When was Edwin Yates Webb born?
Edwin Yates Webb was born on 23 May 1872 in Shelby.
When did Edwin Yates Webb die?
Edwin Yates Webb died on 7 February 1955 in Wilmington.
What was Edwin Yates Webb's occupation?
Edwin Yates Webb was a politician, judge and lawyer.
What nationality was Edwin Yates Webb?
Edwin Yates Webb was American.
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