Watson C. Squire
12th Territorial Governor of Washington / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Watson Carvosso Squire (May 18, 1838 – June 7, 1926) was an American Civil War veteran, twelfth governor of Washington Territory, and United States Senator from the state of Washington.
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Watson C. Squire | |
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United States Senator from Washington | |
In office November 20, 1889 – March 3, 1897 | |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | George Turner |
12th Governor of Washington Territory | |
In office July 2, 1884 – April 9, 1887 | |
Appointed by | Chester A. Arthur |
Preceded by | William A. Newell |
Succeeded by | Eugene Semple |
Personal details | |
Born | Watson Carvosso Squire (1838-05-18)May 18, 1838 Cape Vincent, New York |
Died | June 7, 1926(1926-06-07) (aged 88) Seattle, Washington |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican |
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