Mason Brayman
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Mason Brayman (May 23, 1813 – February 27, 1895) was an American attorney, newspaperman, and military officer. During his service to the Union Army during the American Civil War, he rose to the rank of Major general with the 29th IL. Volunteer Infantry. Later in life, he became the seventh Governor of the Idaho Territory.
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Mason Brayman | |
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7th Governor of Idaho Territory | |
In office July 24, 1876 – August 3, 1880 | |
Nominated by | Ulysses S. Grant |
Preceded by | David P. Thompson |
Succeeded by | John Baldwin Neil |
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Born | May 23, 1813 Buffalo, New York |
Died | February 27, 1895(1895-02-27) (aged 81) Kansas City, Missouri |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Mary Williams Brayman 1816-1886 |
Profession | printer, attorney, military officer, politician |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1861–1865 |
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Commands | 29th Illinois Infantry Regiment |
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