Blasdel, Henry Goode, 1825-1900

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Henry Goode Blasdel 1825-1900

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1825-01-29

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Henry G. Blasdel was the first governor of the state of Nevada. Born in Indiana, he came to California in 1852. After living in San Francisco, he moved to Virginia City, where he became a mining superintendent. Following service in the Civil War, he was elected governor of Nevada and served from 1864 to 1871.

From the description of Papers of Henry Goode Blasdel, 1864-1870. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 122510004

Born on January 29, 1825 near Lawrenceburg, Indiana, Henry Blasdel worked as a farmer, storekeeper and river boat captain before bringing his family to Nevada in 1861. He was active in mining and milling both before and after his six years as governor. He moved his family to Oakland, California in 1891 where he died in his home on July 22, 1900.

From the description of Executive Records 1864-1870 (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 78228331

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Henry Goode Blasdel (Blaisdel) was elected Governor of Nevada on November 28, 1864.

From the guide to the Blasdel, Henry Goode, Papers, 1864-1870, (Society of California Pioneers)

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