Ferdinand Eidman (December 1, 1842 – May 5, 1910) was an American printer and politician from New York. He served in the New York State Assembly in 1879 and in the New York State Senate from 1880 to 1881.
Early life and military service Eidman was born on December 1, 1842, in Worms, then in the Grand Duchy of Hesse (now in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany). He attended the common schools in Germany and then emigrated to the United States, settling in New York City.
He became a lithographic printer. He fought in the American Civil War.
In 1865, he married Mary Germann, and they had several children.
Political career Eidman was a member of the New York State Assembly (New York County, 10th District) in 1879.
He was a member of the New York State Senate (7th District) in 1880 and 1881.
In 1885, he was elected Coroner of New York City.
He served as Collector of Internal Revenue for the Third District of New York during the Benjamin Harrison administration (1889–1893). He was again appointed to this office by President William McKinley in 1897.
Death Eidman died on May 5, 1910, at his home at 51 Seventh Street in Manhattan, New York City, of diabetes. He was 67 years old. He was buried at the Lutheran All Faiths Cemetery.
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