Edward C. Kehr

Edward Charles Kehr
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri's 1st district
In office March 4, 1875 – March 3, 1877
Preceded by	Edwin O. Stanard
Succeeded by	Anthony F. Ittner
Personal details
Born	November 5, 1837 St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Died	April 20, 1918 (aged 80) St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Political party	Democratic
Profession	Politician, Lawyer

Edward Charles Kehr (November 5, 1837 – April 20, 1918) was an American politician and lawyer from Missouri.

Biography

He was born on November 5, 1837, in St. Louis, Missouri. Kehr pursued an academic course, studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1858, commencing practice in St. Louis. He was elected a Democrat to the United States House of Representatives in 1874, serving from 1875 to 1877, being unsuccessful for reelection in 1878. Afterwards, Kehr resumed practicing law in St. Louis, Missouri until his death there on April 20, 1918. He was cremated at the Missouri Crematory and his ashes were deposited in Hillcrest Abbey Crematory and Mausoleum in St. Louis.

External links

• United States Congress. "Edward C. Kehr (id: K000047)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
• Edward C. Kehr at Find a Grave

• United States Congress. "Edward C. Kehr (id: K000047)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.