Edwin G. Waite
Edwin G. Waite was an American politician, newspaper man, author, and goldminer. He was a member of California's [16th State Assembly district], Alameda, California from 1855 until 1856. In 1891, he became Secretary of State of California, and died in office in 1894. He belonged to the Whig, Know Nothing, Union, and Republican parties during his political career.
While living in Nevada [County, California], Waite was a newspaperman associated with the Nevada Daily Transcript and The Nevada Journal of Nevada City, California. He was the coauthor of The Discovery of Gold in California, which included a section entitled 'Pioneer Mining'—a reprint of Waite's recollection experiences in the gold diggings period.
He married Julia Eliza Stone on May 13, 1856.
Waite is interred in the Sacramento Historic City Cemetery in Sacramento, California.