Nevada Governor. Working in the cattle industry, he drove horses, mules and sheep from Missouri, to California, in the early 1860s. There he was a member of the California State Assembly, (1861-62). Settling in Nevada in 1862, he worked a cattle ranch in Elko County. In 1870, he was elected as a Democrat the 2nd Governor of Nevada, serving until 1879. While in office, the state prison system was restructured; and the University of Nevada was organized. Unsuccessful for election to another term, he retired from politics and resumed his previous business interests until his death at age 74.
Nevada Governor. Working in the cattle industry, he drove horses, mules and sheep from Missouri, to California, in the early 1860s. There he was a member of the California State Assembly, (1861-62). Settling in Nevada in 1862, he worked a cattle ranch in Elko County. In 1870, he was elected as a Democrat the 2nd Governor of Nevada, serving until 1879. While in office, the state prison system was restructured; and the University of Nevada was organized. Unsuccessful for election to another term, he retired from politics and resumed his previous business interests until his death at age 74.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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