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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
Died
October 9, 1923(1923-10-09) (aged 82) Pasadena, California
Political party
Republican
Spouse
Mary A. Dana
(m. 1876–1923)
Children
5
Residence
Pasadena, California
Occupation
Lawyer, soldier and politician
Signature
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
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