Samuel Purdy
American politician (1819–1882) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Samuel Purdy (1819 – February 17, 1882)[1][2] was an American politician. As a Democrat, he served as the third Lieutenant Governor of California from 1852 to 1856.[3] He also was the first mayor of Stockton, California, where he was in office from 1850 to 1851.[4]
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Samuel Purdy | |
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3rd Lieutenant Governor of California | |
In office January 8, 1852 – January 9, 1856 | |
Governor | John Bigler |
Preceded by | David C. Broderick (Acting) |
Succeeded by | Robert M. Anderson |
1st Mayor of Stockton, California | |
In office October 5, 1850 – 1851 | |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | John C. Edwards |
Personal details | |
Born | 1819 New York City, New York |
Died | (1882-02-17)February 17, 1882 (aged 64) San Francisco, California |
Political party | Democratic |
Children | 7 |
Occupation | Architect, politician |
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