William Irwin (California politician)
| William Irwin | |
|---|---|
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| 13th Governor of California | |
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In office December 9, 1875 – January 8, 1880 | |
| Lieutenant | James A. Johnson |
| Preceded by | Romualdo Pacheco |
| Succeeded by | George C. Perkins |
| 13th Lieutenant Governor of California Acting | |
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In office February 27, 1875 – December 9, 1875 | |
| Governor | Romualdo Pacheco |
| Preceded by |
Romualdo Pacheco as Lieutenant Governor |
| Succeeded by |
James A. Johnson as Lieutenant Governor |
| Member of the California Senate | |
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In office 1875 | |
| Member of the California State Assembly | |
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In office 1862–1863 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
July 12, 1827 Oxford, Ohio |
| Died |
March 15, 1886 (aged 58) San Francisco, California |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Amelia Elizabeth Cassidy |
| Profession | Educator, laborer |
William Irwin (July 12, 1827 – March 15, 1886) was a California politician from the Democratic Party who served as the 13th governor of California between 1875 and 1880. He previously served as acting lieutenant governor for nine months in 1875.
Born in Butler County, Ohio, Irwin graduated in 1848 from Marietta College in Marietta, where he later became an instructor. After moving to California, Irwin worked in various private industries and was eventually elected to the California State Assembly as one of two members representing Siskiyou County. He became the editor of a newspaper and then was elected to the California State Senate. He served as president pro tempore of the Senate and as such, became acting lieutenant governor in 1875 when Lieutenant Governor Romualdo Pacheco became governor. Irwin was elected governor in his own right that same year. He died in 1886 in San Francisco, California and was interred in the Sacramento Historic City Cemetery in Sacramento, California.[1]
Irwin Gravesite
William Irwin
References
- ↑ "California Governor William Irwin". National Governors Association. 2004. Retrieved February 14, 2013.
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| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by District created |
California State Assemblyman, 28th District 1862–1863 (with Caleb N. Thornbury, then Benjamin F. Varney) |
Succeeded by S. L. Littlefield, R. C. Scott |
| Preceded by Romualdo Pacheco Lieutenant Governor |
Acting Lieutenant Governor of California 1875 |
Succeeded by James A. Johnson Lieutenant Governor |
| Preceded by Romualdo Pacheco |
Governor of California 1875–1880 |
Succeeded by George Perkins |
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