Edward T. Lewis

Edward T. Lewis
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 6th district
In office March 4, 1883 – March 3, 1885
Preceded by	Edward White Robertson
Succeeded by	Alfred Briggs Irion
Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives
In office 1865–1867 1886–1888
Personal details
Born	October 26, 1834 Opelousas, Louisiana
Died	April 26, 1927 (aged 92)
Political party	Democratic
Residence	Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Alma mater	Wesleyan University
Occupation	Attorney

Edward Taylor Lewis (October 26, 1834 – April 26, 1927) was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Louisiana. He was born on October 26, 1834 in Opelousas, Louisiana. He attended Wesleyan University of Ohio, earning a law degree, and returning to his home state to work as an attorney. During the American Civil War, he was a captain in the Confederate Cavalry. After the war and Louisiana's Reconstruction, he served one term in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1865 to 1867. In 1883, he was elected to Congress, serving one term as a Democrat before an unsuccessful renomination bid. From 1886 to 1892, he again was a member of the state House of Representatives, and he worked at various judgeships between 1886 and 1908. He then resumed the practice of law, and died on April 26, 1927 in Opelousas.

References

• United States Congress. "Edward T. Lewis (id: L000280)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.