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Isaac Roop
American politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Isaac Newton Roop (March 13, 1822 ā February 14, 1869) was an American politician, pioneer, and member of the Whig Party. In 1859, he was the first elected (provisional) governor of the newly-proposed Nevada Territory.
Quick Facts Provisional Governor of the Proposed Territory of Nevada, Preceded by ...
Isaac Roop | |
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Provisional Governor of the Proposed Territory of Nevada | |
In office December 15, 1859 ā March 2, 1861 | |
Preceded by | None |
Succeeded by | James W. Nye (as Territorial Governor) |
Personal details | |
Born | (1822-03-13)March 13, 1822 Carroll County, Maryland, U.S. |
Died | February 14, 1869(1869-02-14) (aged 46) Susanville, California, U.S. |
Resting place | Susanville Cemetery |
Political party | Whig |
Spouse | Nancy (nee Gardner) Roop |
Children | 3 |
Relatives | Susan Roop |
Occupation | Farmer, trader, politician |
Known for | Early settler of Susanville, California |
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