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Roswell Farnham
Governor of Vermont (1880-1882) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Roswell Farnham (July 23, 1827 – January 5, 1903) was an American politician of the Republican Party, an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War, a lawyer, and the 38th governor of Vermont.
Quick Facts 38th Governor of Vermont, Lieutenant ...
Roswell Farnham | |
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38th Governor of Vermont | |
In office October 7, 1880 – October 5, 1882 | |
Lieutenant | John L. Barstow |
Preceded by | Redfield Proctor |
Succeeded by | John L. Barstow |
Member of the Vermont Senate from Orange County | |
In office 1868–1870 Serving with James Hutchinson Jr. | |
Preceded by | Burnham Martin Hiram Barrett |
Succeeded by | Heman A. White Harry H. Niles |
State's Attorney of Orange County, Vermont | |
In office 1859–1862 | |
Preceded by | Charles C. Dewey |
Succeeded by | John W. Rowell |
Personal details | |
Born | (1827-07-23)July 23, 1827 Boston, Massachusetts |
Died | January 5, 1903(1903-01-05) (aged 75) Bradford, Vermont |
Resting place | Bradford Town Cemetery |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Mary Elizabeth Johnson |
Education | University of Vermont |
Profession | Attorney |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | United States (Union) |
Branch/service | Union Army |
Years of service | 1861-1863 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Unit | 1st Vermont Infantry 12th Vermont Infantry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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