Caleb Walton West

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Caleb Walton West
13th Governor of Utah Territory
In office
May 12, 1886  May 6, 1889
President Grover Cleveland
Preceded by Eli Houston Murray
Succeeded by Arthur Lloyd Thomas
15th Governor of Utah Territory
In office
May 9, 1893  January 4, 1896
President Grover Cleveland
Preceded by Arthur Lloyd Thomas
Succeeded by Heber Manning Wells
as state Governor
Personal details
Born (1844-05-25)May 25, 1844
Cynthiana Kentucky
Died January 25, 1909(1909-01-25) (aged 64)
Occupation Lawyer and Judge

Caleb Walton West (May 25, 1844 – January 25, 1909) was Governor of Utah Territory twice, 1886–1888 and 1893-1896.

Born in Cynthiana, Kentucky in Harrison County, Kentucky, he was a Confederate veteran and a municipal judge in Kentucky. He was the last Governor of Utah before statehood.[1]

References

  • "Index to Politicians: West to Westbrook". The political Graveyard. Retrieved March 17, 2011. 
  • McMullin, Thomas A.; Walker, David (1984). Biographical Directory of American Territorial Governors. Westport Connecticut: Meckler Publishing. pp. 307–308. 
  • Tullidge, Edward W. (1886). History of Salt Lake City. Salt Lake City: Star Print Company. p. 60. Retrieved March 17, 2011. 


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