Edward Ruggles Landon
American politician
Edward Ruggles Landon (May 31, 1813 – July 25, 1883) was a Connecticut politician and judge.
Early life
Edward Ruggles Landon was born on May 31, 1813, in Guilford, Connecticut, to Mary (née Griswold) and Nathaniel Ruggles Landon. His father was a merchant. Landon graduated from Yale College in 1833. He then studied law in New Haven, Connecticut and in Detroit, Michigan.
Career
Landon began practicing law in Tecumseh, Michigan. In December 1838, he returned to Guilford and practiced law there until his death.
In 1848, Landon was selected as town clerk. In 1854, he became a probate judge. He was repeatedly re-elected to both roles until his death.
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