William W. Stow
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William W. Stow (September 13, 1824 – February 20, 1895) was an American politician and member the California State Assembly from the 3rd district between 1854 and 1857; he was Speaker in 1855. Blue Heron Lake in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco was formerly named Stow Lake after him.[1][2]
Quick Facts 6th Speaker of the California State Assembly, Preceded by ...
William W. Stow | |
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6th Speaker of the California State Assembly | |
In office January 1855–May 1855 | |
Preceded by | Charles S. Fairfax |
Succeeded by | James T. Farley |
Member of the California State Assembly from the 3rd district | |
In office 1854–1857 | |
Personal details | |
Born | William W. Stow (1824-09-13)September 13, 1824 Binghamton, New York, U.S. |
Died | February 20, 1895(1895-02-20) (aged 70) San Francisco, California, U.S. |
Political party | Whig Know Nothing |
Spouse | Ann Eliza Patterson |
Children | 6 |
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