Henry Markham

Henry Harrison Markham (November 16, 1840 – October 9, 1923) was an American lawyer and Republican politician. He was the 18th governor of California (1891–1895), and represented California's 6th congressional district during the 49th United States Congress (1885–1887). Earlier in life, he served as a Union Army officer in the American Civil War.

Not to be confused with Henry Markram.

Henry Harrison Markham
Henry Markham
Markham in 1892
18th Governor of California
In office
January 8, 1891 – January 11, 1895
LieutenantJohn B. Reddick
Preceded byRobert Waterman
Succeeded byJames Budd
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from California's 6th district
In office
March 4, 1885 – March 3, 1887
Preceded byDistrict created
Succeeded byWilliam Vandever
Personal details
Born(1840-11-16)November 16, 1840
Wilmington, New York
DiedOctober 9, 1923(1923-10-09) (aged 82)
Pasadena, California
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Mary A. Dana
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(m. 1876⁠–⁠1923)​
Children5
ResidencePasadena, California
OccupationLawyer, soldier and politician
Signature
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Volunteers
Union Army
Years of service1863–1865
Rank2nd Lieutenant, USV
Unit32nd Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War

Early life

On November 16, 1840, Markham was born in Wilmington, New York.[1][2]

Career

During the Civil War, Markham enlisted as a private in Company G, 32nd Wisconsin Infantry Regiment; he was promoted to second lieutenant. Markham was part of General William Tecumseh Sherman's March to the Sea in 1864. He was wounded at the Battle of Rivers' Bridge in 1865, and discharged.

After the war Markham returned to Wisconsin and settled in Milwaukee, where he studied law and passed the bar in 1867. He practiced law in Milwaukee in the state and federal courts. In 1879, Markham continued to practice law in Pasadena.

In 1890, Markham was elected as governor of California and inaugurated in January 1891.[1]

In Pasadena Markham was on the school board and was one of the founders of the Pasadena public library. He was also part of the Calico Union Mining Company. During his run for governor he was referred to as "the dashing colonel from Pasadena." He was a long time member of the Pasadena Republican Club.

Personal life

On May 17, 1876, Markham married Mary A. Dana (1853-1934) in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Markham purchased a 23-acre ranch in Pasadena, California. In 1879, Markham and his family moved to Pasadena, California. They have five daughters, Marie, Alice, Gertrude, Genevieve, and Hildreth. The Markham house was located at 703 S. Pasadena Ave. After elected as governor in 1891, Markham and his family moved to Sacramento, California. On October 9, 1923, Markham died in his home in Pasadena, California. Markham was 82 years old. Markham is interred in Mountain View Cemetery in Altadena.[1][2][3][4]

References
  1. "Death Takes Former Governor H. H. Markham". The Sacramento Bee. Pasadena, California. AP. October 9, 1923. p. 1. Retrieved June 3, 2021 – via newspapers.com.
  2. "The Governor's Gallery - Henry Harrison Markham (1891–1895)". governors.library.ca.gov. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
  3. "The First Ladies/Partners of California- Mary Markham (1891–1895)". governors.library.ca.gov. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
  4. "Home of Governor H.H. Markham on South Pasadena Ave, Pasadena". calisphere.org. Retrieved June 3, 2021.(Note: The house was demolished in 1939.)
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