John J. Gosper

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John Jay Gosper (c. 1843 – May 15, 1913) was an American politician and businessman who served as Nebraska's Secretary of State and Secretary of Arizona Territory. Much of his service in Arizona was spent as Acting Governor due to Governor Frémont's virtual abandonment of his post.

During the American Civil War, Gosper volunteered for service in the Union army. He reached the rank of colonel and lost his left leg in battle.[1] [2] Following the war he moved to Nebraska and was elected Secretary of State.[1]

Following his term in Nebraska, Gosper was appointed Secretary of Arizona Territory by President Hayes.[1] He arrived in Arizona on May 30, 1877.[3] Gosper served as territorial secretary under Governors Hoyt and Frémont.

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c "Ex-Governor Dies in Want", New York Times, May 16, 1913, pp. 1. 
  2. ^ Wagoner p. 182
  3. ^ Wagoner p. 158-9
  • Wagoner, Jay J. (1970). Arizona Territory 1863-1912: A Political history. Tucson: University of Arizona Press. ISBN 0-8165-0176-9. 


Preceded by
William H. James		 Nebraska Secretary of State
1873 – 1875		 Succeeded by
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Preceded by
John Philo Hoyt		 Secretary of Arizona Territory
1875 –1882		 Succeeded by
H. M. Van Arman
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