Death
After serving as the Territorial Governor of Montana, in 1866, Edgerton returned to Akron, Ohio. His family returned to Ohio, as well. It was here that he began practicing law. He was involved in his law practice until his death on July 19, 1900. He is buried in Tallmadge Cemetery, Tallmadge, Ohio.
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