Bonney, W. P. (William Pierce), 1856-

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Birth 1856

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Edward Selig Salomon was a Prussian immigrant to the United States who served as a Union Brigadier general in the American Civil War, became the governor of the Washington Territory and a California legislator. Mr. Salomon was born in 1836. He immigrated to the United States in 1856 and settled in Chicgo, IL. He became one of the youngest elected aldermen of the Sixth Ward in 1861. During the Civil War, he served with great distinction. He became a hero during the Battle of Gettysburg because he had two horses shot out from under him and assumed command of the regiment when the commander was wounded. He received a brevet promotion to brigadier general on March 13, 1865. After the War, Mr. Salomon returned to Chicago and was elected Clerk of Cook County. On March 4, 1870 Mr. Salomon was appointed Governor of the Washington Territory. Mr. Salomon became caught up in political scandals and resigned the governorship in 1872. He moved to San Francisco where he practiced law. He was appointed assistant district attorney for the city and county and was elected to the California State Assembly. Mr. Saloman passed away in San Francisco in 1913.

From the description of Letter from W.P. Bonney to Mr. Saloman regarding Edward S. Saloman, Washington Territorial Governor, 1930 February 23. (Washington State Library, Office of Secretary of State). WorldCat record id: 213396847