Background
Minor, Edward S. was born in 1840 in Jefferson Company, New York, United States. Son of Martin and Abigail J. (St. Ores) Minor.
Minor, Edward S. was born in 1840 in Jefferson Company, New York, United States. Son of Martin and Abigail J. (St. Ores) Minor.
Removed with parents to Wisconsin, 1845. Academic education, private to First lieutenant 2d Wisconsin Cavalry, 1861-1864.
Engaged in mercantile pursuits, 1865-1884. Superintendent Sturgeon Bay & Lake Michigan Ship Canal, 1884-1891. Owns marine property.
Is licensed master of steam vessels.
Member Wisconsin Assembly, 1877-1882, Senate, 1883, 1885. Member Wisconsin Fish Commission, 4 years. Member 54th to 59th Congresses (1895-1907).
Married Tillie E. Graham, August 6, 1867.