Lovett, William Edward, 1823-1883.

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William Edward Lovett, a native of Beverly, Mass., was born Oct. 3, 1823. He was a cabin boy, a lawyer, a California State Senator from Monterey and San Benito counties, a Calif. gubernatorial candidate, Indian agent, Asst. U.S. Attorney General. He also co-owned a stage coach company and was active in the Temperance Movement. Before coming to Calif. in 1849 he spent many years in Mazatlan, Mexico where he became fluent in Spanish. William Edward Lovett died in 1883.

From the description of William Edward Lovett papers, 1857-1892 (bulk 1857-1883). (University of California, Berkeley). WorldCat record id: 56426394

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California
United States
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Business enterprises
Coaching (Transportation)
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Lawyers
Postmasters general
Real property
Sailors
Stagecoach lines
Temperance
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Birth 1823

Death 1883

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