Edgar B. Northrup Biography


	This biography appears on pages 617-618 in "History of South 
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        EDGAR B. NORTHRUP.-Although a young man and for only twelve 
years a resident of Dakota, the subject of this review has achieved 
much more than local reputation in business circles, besides becoming 
prominent in the public affairs of the state. Edgar B. Northrup is a 
native of New York and an honorable representative of the large, 
intelligent and influential class of citizens the Empire state has 
contributed to the population of various states and territories of the 
great northwest. He was born April 2l, 1867, in Broadalbin, Fulton 
county, and is the son of Leonard S. and Jane Elizabeth (Burr) 
Northrup, both parents members of old and respected families. The 
father, who was for many years a manufacturer of gloves in the state of 
his nativity, died in September, 1891, while the mother is still living 
at the age of seventy-four years. The early life of Edgar B., devoid of 
striking incident or thrilling experience, was spent in his native 
place, where he received his preliminary education in the public 
schools, after which he was prepared for college at Phillips Academy, 
at Andover, Massachusetts. With the discipline thus received, he in due 
time entered Yale University, which noted institution he attended until 
completing the prescribed course and from which he was graduated with a 
creditable record in June, 1900. Two years after finishing his 
education Mr. Northrup came to South Dakota and located in Hanson 
county, where he remained about one year, removing at the expiration of 
that time to Sioux Falls, in which city he has since resided. Since 
coming west Mr. Northrup has devoted his attention largely to the real-
estate business, investments, loans, etc., and having a favorable field 
in which to operate, he has acquired a large, far-reaching and 
lucrative patronage, being at this time one of the leaders in these 
lines in the thriving city of his residence, besides having extensive 
interests in various parts of the state. He is a man of sagacity and 
keen perception, is rarely mistaken in his judgment of men and things, 
foresees with great clearness future possibilities and determines with 
a high degree of accuracy the outcome of present action. In all 
business relations he manifests scrupulous integrity and gentlemanly 
demeanor and by his intelligence and his unassuming and pleasant 
bearing he has gained a large circle of friends. Mr. Northrup is 
decidedly Republican in his views and has wielded considerable 
influence in his party since moving to Sioux Falls, being wise in 
counsel, judicious and resourceful as an organizer and untiring as a 
worker. In November, 1902, he was elected to the upper house of the 
general assembly, and thus far his senatorial career has been able, 
eminently honorable and satisfactory to his constituents of all 
parties. By reason of his business success, high social standing, 
unblemished character and the universal esteem which he enjoys, he 
might without invidious distinction be called one of the most honored, 
as well as one of the most prominent citizens of Sioux Falls, his right 
to this rating being cheerfully conceded by all who know him. Mr. 
Northrup is a member of the Masonic order, including the Mystic Shrine, 
and is also a leading spirit in the Ancient Order of United Workmen and 
the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, besides being an 
influential factor in the Dacotah Club, one of the leading social 
organizations of the city. He was married March 14, 1894, at Johnstown, 
New York, to Miss Laura Hays, an accomplished lady, and they have one 
child, a daughter by the name of Elizabeth Hays Northrup, whose birth 
occurred July 4, 1896.