Edward Coles
Former Governor of Illinois
Edward Coles was an American planter and politician, elected as the second Governor of Illinois. From an old Virginia family, Coles as a young man was a neighbor and associate of presidents Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe, as well as, secretary... Wikipedia
Born: December 15, 1786, Albemarle County, VA
Died: July 7, 1868 (age 81 years), Philadelphia, PA
Spouse: Sally Roberts (m. 1833)
Party: Democratic-Republican Party
Previous offices: Governor of Illinois (1822–1826) and White House Appointments Secretary (1810–1815)
Education: William & Mary
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