Rodman M. Price
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Rodman McCamley Price (May 5, 1816 – June 7, 1894) was an American naval officer, businessman, and Democratic Party politician who served as the 17th Governor of New Jersey from 1854 to 1857. He also worked to establish the American government in California and served on the first San Francisco City Council, where he became a real estate tycoon. He represented New Jersey in the United States House of Representatives for one term from 1851 to 1853.
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Rodman M. Price | |
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17th Governor of New Jersey | |
In office January 17, 1854 – January 20, 1857 | |
Preceded by | George Franklin Fort |
Succeeded by | William A. Newell |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 5th district | |
In office March 4, 1851 – March 3, 1853 | |
Preceded by | James G. King |
Succeeded by | Alexander C.M. Pennington |
Member of the Ayuntamiento de San Francisco | |
In office August 6, 1849 – January 10, 1850 | |
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Born | May 5, 1816 Newton, New Jersey, U.S. |
Died | June 7, 1894 (aged 78) Oakland, New Jersey, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Matilda Tranchard |
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