Ezra P. Savage
American politician (1842–1920) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ezra Perin Savage (April 3, 1842 – January 8, 1920) was an American politician and the 12th governor of Nebraska from 1901 to 1903. He was the tenth lieutenant governor in 1901 serving under Governor Charles H. Dietrich.
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Ezra Perin Savage | |
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12th Governor of Nebraska | |
In office May 1, 1901 – January 8, 1903 | |
Lieutenant | Calvin F. Steele (acting) |
Preceded by | Charles H. Dietrich |
Succeeded by | John H. Mickey |
10th Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska | |
In office January 3, 1901 – May 1, 1901 | |
Governor | Charles H. Dietrich |
Preceded by | Edward A. Gilbert |
Succeeded by | Calvin F. Steele (acting) Edmund G. McGilton |
Mayor of South Omaha, Nebraska | |
In office 1887 | |
Member of the Nebraska House of Representatives | |
In office 1883 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1842-04-03)April 3, 1842 Connersville, Indiana, U.S. |
Died | January 8, 1920(1920-01-08) (aged 77) Tacoma, Washington, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouses | Anna Chase Rich
(m. 1866; died 1883)Elvira Hess
(m. 1896; died 1899)Julia McCullough (m. 1899) |
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Savage was born in Connersville, Indiana, but his parents moved to Iowa shortly after his birth. He graduated from high school in Davenport, Iowa and then attended Iowa College.