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Joseph M. Carey and Robert D. Carey were the only father and son to be elected governors of Wyoming. Joseph Carey served on the Wyoming Territorial Supreme Court from 1871-1876, served as delegate to Congress from the territory from 1885 until statehood in 1889, and was one of the state's first United States senators from 1890 to 1895. In 1910 he was elected governor of Wyoming and served for one term. His son Robert served one term as governor of Wyoming from 1919 to 1923 and was a United States senator from 1930 to 1937.

From the description of Carey family papers, 1869-1937. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 27183276

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creatorOf Carey family. Carey family papers, 1869-1937. Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.
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associatedWith Carey, Joseph M., II. person
associatedWith Carey, Joseph M. (Joseph Maull), 1845-1924. person
associatedWith Carey, Robert D. (Robert Davis), 1878-1937. person
associatedWith Mullen, William Edward, 1886- person
associatedWith Wyoming. Governor (1911-1915 : Carey) corporateBody
associatedWith Wyoming. Governor (1919-1923 : Carey) corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
Wyoming--Converse County
Wyoming
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Cattle trade
Genealogy
Politics, Practical
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Active 1869

Active 1937

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