Henry Markham

Henry Harrison Markham (November 16, 1840 – October 9, 1923) was a United States Representative from March 4, 1885 to March 3, 1887 and Governor of California from January 8, 1891 until January 11, 1895. Markham was born in Wilmington, New York. During the Civil War, Markham enlisted as a private in Company G, 32nd Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment; he was promoted to second lieutenant and after the war returned to Wisconsin and settled in Mi... more

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  • Nov 16, 1840

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  • Oct 9, 1923 (age 82 years)

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  • Jan 8, 1891
  • Jan 11, 1895

Governor of California of California

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