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| 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 |
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| 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
On November 16, 1840, Markham was born in Wilmington, New York.
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 continued to practice law in Pasadena.
In 1890, Markham was elected as governor of California and inaugurated in January 1891.
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." He was a long time member of the Pasadena Republican Club.
Personal life
On May 17, 1876, Markham married Mary A. Dana in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Markham purchased a 23-acre ranch in Pasadena, California. In 1879, Markham and his family moved to Pasadena, California. They have five daughters, Marie, Alice, Gertrude, Genevieve, and Hildreth. The Markham house was located at 703 S. Pasadena Ave. After elected as governor in 1891, Markham and his family moved to Sacramento, California. On October 9, 1923, Markham died in his home in Pasadena, California. Markham was 82 years old. Markham is interred in 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 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
- 1923 deaths
- Governors of California
- People from Essex County, New York
- Politicians from Pasadena, California
- Lawyers from Pasadena, California
- People of Wisconsin in the American Civil War
- Republican Party governors of California
- Wisconsin Republicans
- Republican Party members of the United States House of Representatives from California