Charles Durkee
American pioneer and politician (1805–1870) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Charles H. Durkee (December 10, 1805 – January 14, 1870) was an American pioneer, Congressman, and United States Senator from Wisconsin. He was one of the founders of Kenosha, Wisconsin, and was a Governor of the Utah Territory in the last five years of his life.
Quick Facts 6th Governor of Utah Territory, Preceded by ...
Charles Durkee | |
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6th Governor of Utah Territory | |
In office September 30, 1865 – January 9, 1869 | |
Preceded by | James Duane Doty |
Succeeded by | John Shaffer |
United States Senator from Wisconsin | |
In office March 4, 1855 – March 3, 1861 | |
Preceded by | Isaac P. Walker |
Succeeded by | Timothy O. Howe |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 1st district | |
In office March 4, 1849 – March 3, 1853 | |
Preceded by | William P. Lynde |
Succeeded by | Daniel Wells Jr. |
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Born | (1805-12-10)December 10, 1805 Royalton, Vermont |
Died | January 14, 1870(1870-01-14) (aged 64) Omaha, Nebraska |
Resting place | Green Ridge Cemetery Kenosha, Wisconsin |
Nationality | American |
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