Edward A. Stevenson
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11th Governor of Idaho Territory
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| In office 1885 – 1889 |
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| Preceded by | William M. Bunn |
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| Succeeded by | George L. Shoup |
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| Born | June 15, 1831 Lowville, New York |
| Died | July 6, 1895 (aged 64) Monterey County, California |
| Political party | Democratic |
Edward A. Stevenson (born June 15, 1831 in Lowville, New York – died July 6, 1895 in Monterey County, California) was governor of Idaho Territory from 1885 to 1889. Stevenson was the first resident of Idaho Territory appointed to the position.
Stevenson was appointed governor by President Grover Cleveland. He was the territory's only Democratic governor. In 1894 he was the Democratic nominee for Governor of Idaho, but was defeated by Republican incumbent William J. McConnell.
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