Richard Roman

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Richard Roman (1811-December 22, 1875) was a politician. Born in Kentucky, after leaving medical school he saw military service in the Black Hawk War in Illinois and later in the Texas Revolution, distinguishing himself at the Battle of San Jacinto. He was a member of the Texas Republic House of Representatives for two terms. He became mayor of Victoria, Texas in 1844 and in the same year joined the Texas Republic Senate for two years. He went to California during the California Gold Rush of 1849 and would become the first California State Treasurer, 1849-54.

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Preceded by
None		 California State Treasurer
1849—1854		 Succeeded by
Selden A. McMeans
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Treasurers of California
Roman • McMeans • Bates • English • Findley • Ashley • Pacheco • Coronel • Baehr • Estudillo • Well • January • Oullahan • Herold • McDonald • Rackliffe • Green • Reeves • Williams • Roberts • Richardson • Johnson • Button • Priest • Unruh • Whitney • Hayes • Brown • Fong • Angelides • Lockyer
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