Edward S. Salomon

Biography

Edward S. Salomon was a Civil War officer whose service extended beyond battlefields to the governance of new frontiers. In both military and civic arenas he worked toward unity, fairness, and the orderly growth of territories at a pivotal moment in the nation’s expansion.

Even after he left public life, his counsel remained sought, for he listened with respect and strove to bridge divides. His legacy is marked by a steadfast devotion to democratic ideals and to the men and women who worked beside him.