Edward B. Vreeland
Edward B. Vreeland | |
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U.S. House of Representatives from New York | |
In office November 7, 1899 – March 3, 1913 | |
Preceded by | Warren B. Hooker |
Succeeded by | Edwin S. Underhill |
Constituency | 34th district (1899–1903) 37th district (1903–1913) |
Personal details | |
Born | Cuba, New York | December 7, 1856
Died | May 8, 1936 Salamanca, New York | (aged 79)
Political party | Republican |
Edward Butterfield Vreeland (December 7, 1856 – May 8, 1936) was an American banker, businessman, and
Early life
Edward Butterfield Vreeland was born in Cuba, Allegany County, New York.
In 1869, he moved to Salamanca, New York. He graduated from Friendship Academy in 1877.
Business and local politics
After his graduation, Vreeland served as superintendent of the Salamanca public schools from 1877 to 1882. He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1881, but did not engage in active practice. He engaged in banking and in the oil and insurance business and became president of the Salamanca Trust Co. in 1891
From 1889 to 1893, Vreeland served as postmaster of Salamanca.
United States House of Representatives
Vreeland was elected as a
He declined to be a candidate for renomination in 1912, and was appointed a member of the National Monetary Commission, serving as vice chairman from 1909 to 1912.
Retirement and death
He resumed former business pursuits in Salamanca until January 1, 1936, when he retired from active business. He died in Salamanca; interment was in Wildwood Cemetery.
References
- United States Congress. "Edward B. Vreeland (id: V000122)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.