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Edward W. Staebler
Mayor of Ann Arbor
In office
1926–1931
Preceded by Robert A. Campbell
Succeeded by H. Wirt Newkirk
Personal details
Born(1872-12-26)December 26, 1872
Lodi Township, Michigan
DiedNovember 10, 1946(1946-11-10) (aged 73)
Political party Democratic
SpouseMagdalena Dold
Children Neil
Staebler in a Toledo steamer car ( c. 1901)

Edward William Staebler (December 26, 1872 – November 10, 1946) was a Michigan politician.

Early life

Edward W. Staebler was born in Lodi Township, Michigan to parents Michael and Katherine Rosina Staebler on December 26, 1872. Staebler was of German ancestry. [1]

Career

Staebler was involved with an early automobile dealership in the city of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Staebler served as mayor of Ann Arbor from 1926 to 1931. Staebler was a Democrat. [2] In 1932, Staebler ran unsuccessfully for the Michigan State House of Representatives representing Washtenaw County. [1]

Personal life

Staebler married Magdalena Dold in 1895. Together, they had at least two children including U.S. Representative Neil Staebler. [3]

Death

Staebler died on November 10, 1946. Staebler was interred at Forest Hill Cemetery in Ann Arbor. [3]

References

  1. ^ a b "Sproat to Staffin". Political Graveyard. Retrieved May 15, 2020.
  2. ^ "Edward William Staebler papers: 1870-1952 (bulk 1922-1944)". Bentley Historical Library. Retrieved May 15, 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Edward William Staebler Memorial". Find a Grave. Retrieved May 15, 2020.