Christopher Columbus Powning came to Nevada in 1868 and located permanently at Reno in 1870, filling the position of “devil” on the Nevada State Journal, which paper was started at that time. In 1872, before he was twenty-one years of age, he became editor and in 1874 became sole proprietor of the paper. He was elected state senator from Washoe County in 1878, and in the early ’80s was a candidate for congress but was defeated by G.W. Cassidy. He was one of the most energetic men that ever located in Reno, filling many responsible positions, and passed from this life many years ago, while he was yet a comparatively young man.
Nevada Historical Society Papers, Vol.2 – 1920
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In addition, his death notice shows he was born in Wisconsin:
C. C. POWNING DIES AT RENO.
From Boyhood a Leading Politician
of the Sagebrush State.
RENO, New, Oct. 5 .— Hon. C. C. Powning, a man well known in private and political life throughout this State, died yesterday of progressive paralysis. General Powning has occupied many positions of honor and trust. He was born in Jefferson, Grant County, Wis., in February, 1852, and has lived in this county since boyhood.
San Francisco Call, Volume 87, Number 41, 10 January 1900
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Additional information graciously provided by Sandi Bordelon (#48853995).
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Nevada Historical Society Papers, Vol.2 – 1920
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In addition, his death notice shows he was born in Wisconsin:
C. C. POWNING DIES AT RENO.
From Boyhood a Leading Politician
of the Sagebrush State.
RENO, New, Oct. 5 .— Hon. C. C. Powning, a man well known in private and political life throughout this State, died yesterday of progressive paralysis. General Powning has occupied many positions of honor and trust. He was born in Jefferson, Grant County, Wis., in February, 1852, and has lived in this county since boyhood.
San Francisco Call, Volume 87, Number 41, 10 January 1900
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Additional information graciously provided by Sandi Bordelon (#48853995).
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Christopher Columbus Powning came to Nevada in 1868 and located permanently at Reno in 1870, filling the position of “devil” on the Nevada State Journal, which paper was started at that time. In 1872, before he was twenty-one years of age, he became editor and in 1874 became sole proprietor of the paper. He was elected state senator from Washoe County in 1878, and in the early ’80s was a candidate for congress but was defeated by G.W. Cassidy. He was one of the most energetic men that ever located in Reno, filling many responsible positions, and passed from this life many years ago, while he was yet a comparatively young man.
Nevada Historical Society Papers, Vol.2 – 1920
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In addition, his death notice shows he was born in Wisconsin:
C. C. POWNING DIES AT RENO.
From Boyhood a Leading Politician
of the Sagebrush State.
RENO, New, Oct. 5 .— Hon. C. C. Powning, a man well known in private and political life throughout this State, died yesterday of progressive paralysis. General Powning has occupied many positions of honor and trust. He was born in Jefferson, Grant County, Wis., in February, 1852, and has lived in this county since boyhood.
San Francisco Call, Volume 87, Number 41, 10 January 1900
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Additional information graciously provided by Sandi Bordelon (#48853995).
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Nevada Historical Society Papers, Vol.2 – 1920
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In addition, his death notice shows he was born in Wisconsin:
C. C. POWNING DIES AT RENO.
From Boyhood a Leading Politician
of the Sagebrush State.
RENO, New, Oct. 5 .— Hon. C. C. Powning, a man well known in private and political life throughout this State, died yesterday of progressive paralysis. General Powning has occupied many positions of honor and trust. He was born in Jefferson, Grant County, Wis., in February, 1852, and has lived in this county since boyhood.
San Francisco Call, Volume 87, Number 41, 10 January 1900
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Additional information graciously provided by Sandi Bordelon (#48853995).
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