Elbridge G. Spaulding

U.S. Congressperson

1809 – 1897

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Who was Elbridge G. Spaulding?

Elbridge Gerry Spaulding February 24, 1809 – May 5, 1897 was an American lawyer, banker, and politician. He supported the idea for the first U.S. currency not backed by gold or silver, thus helping to keep the Union economy afloat during the Civil War.

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Born
Feb 24, 1809
Summerhill
Also known as
  • Elbridge Spaulding
Spouses
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Lived in
  • Buffalo
Died
May 5, 1897
Buffalo

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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