Henry Markham
Not to be confused with Henry Markram.
| Henry Harrison Markham | |
|---|---|
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| 18th Governor of California | |
| In office January 8, 1891 – January 11, 1895 | |
| Lieutenant | John B. Reddick |
| Preceded by | Robert Waterman |
| Succeeded by | James Budd |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 1st district | |
| In office March 4, 1885 – March 4, 1887 | |
| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | William Vandever |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 16, 1840 Wilmington, New York |
| Died | October 9, 1923 (aged 82) Pasadena, California |
| Political party | Republican |
Henry Harrison Markham (November 16, 1840 – October 9, 1923) was a United States Representative from March 4, 1885 to March 3, 1887 and the 18th governor of California from January 8, 1891 until January 11, 1895.
Markham was born in Wilmington, New York. During the Civil War, Markham enlisted as a private in Company G, 32nd Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment; he was promoted to second lieutenant and after the war returned to Wisconsin and settled in Milwaukee. He died in Pasadena, California.
References
- Henry Markham at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- "Henry Harrison Markham Biography and Inauguration Speech". The Governors' Gallery. The California State Library. January 11, 1895. Retrieved 21 October 2011.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Robert Waterman |
Governor of California 1891–1895 |
Succeeded by James Budd |
| United States House of Representatives | ||
| Preceded by None |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 6th congressional district 1885–1887 |
Succeeded by William Vandever |
