US Congressman. A native of England, he came to the United States in 1842 and settled in California a few years later. In 1849 he was appointed Alcalde (Mayor) of Santa Clara until 1850. After moving to San Francisco, he was elected to the California State Assembly from 1863 until 1866, as well as to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors from 1864 until 1869. In 1873 he was elected to the United States House of Representatives representing California's 1st District until 1875. He also briefly served as California State Prison Director from 1881 until 1882.
US Congressman. A native of England, he came to the United States in 1842 and settled in California a few years later. In 1849 he was appointed Alcalde (Mayor) of Santa Clara until 1850. After moving to San Francisco, he was elected to the California State Assembly from 1863 until 1866, as well as to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors from 1864 until 1869. In 1873 he was elected to the United States House of Representatives representing California's 1st District until 1875. He also briefly served as California State Prison Director from 1881 until 1882.
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