Henry Markham
18th Governor of California, U.S. congressman / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with Henry Markram.
Henry Harrison Markham (November 16, 1840 – October 9, 1923) was an American lawyer and Republican politician. He was the 18th governor of California (1891–1895), and represented California's 6th congressional district during the 49th United States Congress (1885–1887). Earlier in life, he served as a Union Army officer in the American Civil War.
Quick Facts 18th Governor of California, Lieutenant ...
Henry Harrison Markham | |
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18th Governor of California | |
In office January 8, 1891 – January 11, 1895 | |
Lieutenant | John B. Reddick |
Preceded by | Robert Waterman |
Succeeded by | James Budd |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 6th district | |
In office March 4, 1885 – March 3, 1887 | |
Preceded by | District created |
Succeeded by | William Vandever |
Personal details | |
Born | (1840-11-16)November 16, 1840 Wilmington, New York |
Died | October 9, 1923(1923-10-09) (aged 82) Pasadena, California |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Mary A. Dana (m. 1876–1923) |
Children | 5 |
Residence | Pasadena, California |
Occupation | Lawyer, soldier and politician |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Volunteers Union Army |
Years of service | 1863–1865 |
Rank | 2nd Lieutenant, USV |
Unit | 32nd Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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