Henry G. Blasdel
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Henry Goode Blasdel (January 20, 1825 ā July 26, 1900) was an American politician and a member of the Republican Party. He was the first Governor of Nevada, serving during the American Civil War and the first years of the Reconstruction era.
Quick Facts 1st Governor of Nevada, Lieutenant ...
Henry G. Blasdel | |
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1st Governor of Nevada | |
In office December 5, 1864 ā January 2, 1871 | |
Lieutenant | John S. Crosman James S. Slingerland |
Preceded by | James W. Nye as Territorial Governor |
Succeeded by | Lewis R. Bradley |
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Born | Henry Goode Blasdel (1825-01-20)January 20, 1825 Lawrenceburg, Indiana, U.S. |
Died | July 26, 1900(1900-07-26) (aged 75) Oakland, California, U.S. |
Resting place | Mountain View Cemetery (Oakland, California) |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Sarah Jane Cox Blasdel |
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