John N. Goodwin
American politician (1824–1887) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Noble Goodwin (October 18, 1824 – April 29, 1887) was a United States attorney and politician who served as the first Governor of Arizona Territory. He was also a Congressman from Maine and served as Arizona Territory's delegate to the United States House of Representatives.
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John Noble Goodwin | |
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1st Governor of Arizona Territory | |
In office December 29, 1863 – April 10, 1866 | |
Nominated by | Abraham Lincoln |
Succeeded by | Richard C. McCormick |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maine's 1st district | |
In office March 4, 1861 – March 3, 1863 | |
Preceded by | Daniel E. Somes |
Succeeded by | Lorenzo De Medici Sweat |
Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives from Arizona Territory | |
In office January 17, 1866 – March 3, 1867 | |
Preceded by | Charles Debrille Poston |
Succeeded by | Coles Bashford |
Member of the Maine Senate | |
In office 1854 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1824-10-18)October 18, 1824 South Berwick, Maine, U.S. |
Died | April 29, 1887(1887-04-29) (aged 62) Paraiso Springs, Monterey County, California, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Susan Howard Robinson |
Profession | Attorney |
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