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| {{about||the British civil servant |Henry Vaughan Markham|the neuroscientist|Henry Markram}} | |||
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| |occupation = Lawyer, soldier and politician | |occupation = Lawyer, soldier and politician | ||
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| '''Henry Harrison Markham''' (November 16, 1840{{spaced ndash}}October 9, 1923) was an American lawyer and ] politician. He was the ] |
'''Henry Harrison Markham''' (November 16, 1840{{spaced ndash}}October 9, 1923) was an American lawyer and ] politician. He was the ] (1891–1895), and represented ] during the ] (1885–1887). Earlier in life, he served as a ] officer in the ]. | ||
| == Early life == | == Early life == | ||
| Markham was born in ], on November 16, 1840.<ref name="newspaper_markham1923"/><ref name="library_ca_markham"/> He attended the common schools of his hometown and Wheeler's Academy in ]. He moved to Wisconsin in 1861. | |||
| == Career == | == Career == | ||
| During the ], Markham enlisted as a private in Company G, ]; he was promoted to second lieutenant. Markham was part of General ]'s ] in 1864. He was wounded at the ] in 1865, and discharged. | During the ], Markham enlisted as a private in Company G, ]; he was promoted to second lieutenant. Markham was part of General ]'s ] in 1864. He was wounded at the ] in 1865, and discharged. | ||
| After the war Markham returned to Wisconsin and settled in ], where he studied law and passed the bar in 1867. He practiced law in Milwaukee in the state and federal courts. In 1879, Markham |
After the war Markham returned to Wisconsin and settled in ], where he studied law and passed the bar in 1867. He practiced law in Milwaukee in the state and federal courts. In 1879, Markham moved to ] and continued the practice of law. | ||
| Markham was elected as a ] to the ] in 1884, but declined to seek renomination in 1886. | |||
| In 1890, Markham was elected as governor of California and inaugurated in January 1891.<ref name="newspaper_markham1923"/> | |||
| He was elected governor of California in ] and inaugurated in January 1891.<ref name="newspaper_markham1923"/> During his term, California's economy suffered badly from the ]. Hoping to boost economic recovery, Markham strongly backed the ], held in ]'s ]; it was a resounding success. Markham declined to seek a second term as governor in 1894. | |||
| ⚫ | In Pasadena Markham was on the school board and was one of the founders of the Pasadena public library. He was also part of the ]. During his run for governor he was referred to as "the dashing colonel from Pasadena |
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| ⚫ | In Pasadena Markham was on the school board and was one of the founders of the Pasadena public library. He was also part of the ]. During his run for governor he was referred to as "the dashing colonel from Pasadena," and he was a longtime member of the ]. | ||
| == Personal life == | == Personal life == | ||
| On May 17, 1876, Markham married Mary A. Dana |
On May 17, 1876, Markham married Mary A. Dana in ]. He purchased a 23-acre ranch in ], and he and his family moved there in 1879. They had five daughters: Marie, Alice, Gertrude, Genevieve, and Hildreth. | ||
| On October 9, 1923, Markham died in his Pasadena home at age 82. He was interred at ] in ].<ref name="newspaper_markham1923">{{Cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/77585232/death-takes-former-governor-h-h/ |title=Death Takes Former Governor H. H. Markham |newspaper=] |location=Pasadena, California |agency=AP |page=1 |date=October 9, 1923 |accessdate=June 3, 2021 |via=newspapers.com}}</ref><ref name="library_ca_markham">{{cite web |URL=https://governors.library.ca.gov/18-Markham.html |title=The Governor's Gallery - Henry Harrison Markham (1891–1895) |website=governors.library.ca.gov |accessdate=June 3, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |URL=https://governors.library.ca.gov/firstladies/16-Markham.html |title=The First Ladies/Partners of California- Mary Markham (1891–1895) |website=governors.library.ca.gov |accessdate=June 3, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |URL=https://calisphere.org/item/a6981ad87376577a3743aaf39ff0c0a7/ |title=Home of Governor H.H. Markham on South Pasadena Ave, Pasadena |website=calisphere.org |accessdate=June 3, 2021}}(Note: The house, located at 703 S. Pasadena Ave., was demolished in 1939.) | |||
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| *Treasure from the Painted Hills: A History of Calico, California, |
*Treasure from the Painted Hills: A History of Calico, California, 1882–1907, page 18, By Douglas W. Steeples, David O. Whitten | ||
| ==External links== | ==External links== | ||
| *{{commons category-inline|Henry Harrison Markham}} | * {{commons category-inline|Henry Harrison Markham}} | ||
| * {{Internet Archive author |sname=Henry Harrison Markham |sopt=t}} | * {{Internet Archive author |sname=Henry Harrison Markham |sopt=t}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 07:12, 9 December 2024
18th Governor of California, U.S. congressman For the British civil servant, see Henry Vaughan Markham. For the neuroscientist, see Henry Markram. | This article's lead section may be too short to adequately summarize the key points. Please consider expanding the lead to provide an accessible overview of all important aspects of the article. (July 2021) |
| Henry Harrison Markham | |
|---|---|
 Markham in 1892 | |
| 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 6th district | |
| In office March 4, 1885 – March 3, 1887 | |
| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | William Vandever |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1840-11-16)November 16, 1840 Wilmington, New York, US |
| Died | October 9, 1923(1923-10-09) (aged 82) Pasadena, California, US |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Mary A. Dana (m. 1876–1923) |
| Children | 5 |
| Residence | Pasadena, California |
| Occupation | Lawyer, soldier and politician |
| Signature | .png){kind=small} |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Volunteers Union Army |
| Years of service | 1863–1865 |
| Rank | 2nd Lieutenant, USV |
| Unit | 32nd Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Henry Harrison Markham (November 16, 1840 – October 9, 1923) was an American lawyer and Republican politician. He was the 18th governor of California (1891–1895), and represented California's 6th congressional district during the 49th United States Congress (1885–1887). Earlier in life, he served as a Union Army officer in the American Civil War.
Early life
Markham was born in Wilmington, New York, on November 16, 1840. He attended the common schools of his hometown and Wheeler's Academy in Vermont. He moved to Wisconsin in 1861.
Career
During the Civil War, Markham enlisted as a private in Company G, 32nd Wisconsin Infantry Regiment; he was promoted to second lieutenant. Markham was part of General William Tecumseh Sherman's March to the Sea in 1864. He was wounded at the Battle of Rivers' Bridge in 1865, and discharged.
After the war Markham returned to Wisconsin and settled in Milwaukee, where he studied law and passed the bar in 1867. He practiced law in Milwaukee in the state and federal courts. In 1879, Markham moved to Pasadena, California and continued the practice of law.
Markham was elected as a Republican to the 49th Congress in 1884, but declined to seek renomination in 1886.
He was elected governor of California in 1890 and inaugurated in January 1891. During his term, California's economy suffered badly from the Panic of 1893. Hoping to boost economic recovery, Markham strongly backed the California Midwinter International Exposition of 1894, held in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park; it was a resounding success. Markham declined to seek a second term as governor in 1894.
In Pasadena Markham was on the school board and was one of the founders of the Pasadena public library. He was also part of the Calico Union Mining Company. During his run for governor he was referred to as "the dashing colonel from Pasadena," and he was a longtime member of the Pasadena Republican Club.
Personal life
On May 17, 1876, Markham married Mary A. Dana in Waukesha, Wisconsin. He purchased a 23-acre ranch in Pasadena, California, and he and his family moved there in 1879. They had five daughters: Marie, Alice, Gertrude, Genevieve, and Hildreth.
On October 9, 1923, Markham died in his Pasadena home at age 82. He was interred at Mountain View Cemetery in Altadena.
References
- ^ "Death Takes Former Governor H. H. Markham". The Sacramento Bee. Pasadena, California. AP. October 9, 1923. p. 1. Retrieved June 3, 2021 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ "The Governor's Gallery - Henry Harrison Markham (1891–1895)". governors.library.ca.gov. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
- "The First Ladies/Partners of California- Mary Markham (1891–1895)". governors.library.ca.gov. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
- "Home of Governor H.H. Markham on South Pasadena Ave, Pasadena". calisphere.org. Retrieved June 3, 2021.(Note: The house, located at 703 S. Pasadena Ave., was demolished in 1939.)
- United States Congress. "Henry Markham (id: M000134)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- Treasure from the Painted Hills: A History of Calico, California, 1882–1907, page 18, By Douglas W. Steeples, David O. Whitten
External links
Media related to Henry Harrison Markham at Wikimedia Commons- Works by or about Henry Markham at the Internet Archive
- Caltrans houses added to national listing for Markham Place Historic District at pasadenastarnews.com (2013)
| Party political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byJohn Franklin Swift | Republican nominee for Governor of California 1890 |
Succeeded byMorris M. Estee |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded byRobert Waterman | Governor of California 1891–1895 |
Succeeded byJames Budd |
| U.S. House of Representatives | ||
| Preceded byNone | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 6th congressional district 1885–1887 |
Succeeded byWilliam Vandever |
- 1840 births
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- Governors of California
- People from Essex County, New York
- Politicians from Pasadena, California
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- Republican Party governors of California
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