| Henry G. Blasdel | |
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| 1st Governor of Nevada | |
| In office December 5, 1864 – January 2, 1871 |
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| Lieutenant | John S. Crosman James S. Slingerland |
| Preceded by | James W. Nye as Territorial Governor |
| Succeeded by | Lewis R. Bradley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 29, 1825 Lawrenceburg, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | July 26, 1900 (aged 75) Oakland, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Mountain View Cemetery Oakland, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Sarah Jane Cox Blasdel |
| Religion | Methodist |
Henry Goode Blasdel (January 29, 1825 – July 26, 1900) was an American politician. He was the first Governor of Nevada, serving during the American Civil War and the first years of the Reconstruction era. He was a member of the Republican Party.
Blasdel was born on January 29, 1825 near Lawrenceburg, Indiana. He worked as a farmer, storekeeper and river boat captain before he came to Nevada in 1861, when he was appointed Recorder of Storey County.[1]
Blasdel was elected Governor in 1864, and re-elected in 1866. He served until 1870.
In 1891 Blasdel moved his family to Oakland, California, where he died on July 22, 1900.
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| Preceded by James W. Nye Territorial Governor |
Governors of Nevada 1864 – 1870 |
Succeeded by Lewis R. Bradley |
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