Montana Governor. Moving to Montana in 1862, he was an industrialist and banker who was very active in the development of Montana Territory. He was the first territorial resident being appointed by President Grover Cleveland, as a Democrat the 7th Governor of Montana, serving (1885-87). As Governor, he was an advocate of Free Silver and supported relocating the territory's indigenous population to the Indian Territory in order to free land for settlers. To appease cattle interests within the territory he appointed a territorial veterinary surgeon while, in an effort to constrain territorial spending, vetoed the establishment of a territorial insane asylum. After leaving office, he resumed his previous business interests.
Montana Governor. Moving to Montana in 1862, he was an industrialist and banker who was very active in the development of Montana Territory. He was the first territorial resident being appointed by President Grover Cleveland, as a Democrat the 7th Governor of Montana, serving (1885-87). As Governor, he was an advocate of Free Silver and supported relocating the territory's indigenous population to the Indian Territory in order to free land for settlers. To appease cattle interests within the territory he appointed a territorial veterinary surgeon while, in an effort to constrain territorial spending, vetoed the establishment of a territorial insane asylum. After leaving office, he resumed his previous business interests.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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