Elbridge G. Lapham

1814–1890 (age 76)

Public Official

Biography

Elbridge G. Lapham dedicated himself to public service, bringing a thoughtful voice to the halls of government and advocating for the citizens he represented. His tenure in public office was marked by a commitment to integrity, an insistence on fairness, and a belief that government could be a positive force in people’s lives.

Those who served with him recall a humble statesman whose calm presence eased difficult debates, and his legacy is honored by friends and family at Woodlawn Cemetery.