Edward W. Staebler

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, US
Died	November 10, 1946(1946-11-10) (aged 73)
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Magdalena 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.

Death

Staebler died on November 10, 1946.[3]

References

1. "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. "Edward W. Staebler". The Ludington Daily News. November 11, 1946. p. 8. Retrieved May 20, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.