Denver S. Dickerson
Denver Sylvester Dickerson (January 24, 1872 – November 28, 1925) was an American politician. He was the 11th governor of Nevada from 1908 to 1911. A member of the Silver – Democratic coalition party, he had previously held office as the 13th lieutenant governor of Nevada from 1907 to 1908. During his governorship, Dickerson worked to reform the state prison system.
Denver S. Dickerson | |
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| 11th Governor of Nevada | |
| In office May 22, 1908 – January 2, 1911 | |
| Lieutenant | Vacant |
| Preceded by | John Sparks |
| Succeeded by | Tasker Oddie |
| 13th Lieutenant Governor of Nevada | |
| In office January 1907 – May 22, 1908 | |
| Governor | John Sparks |
| Preceded by | Lemuel Allen |
| Succeeded by | Gilbert C. Ross |
| Warden of Nevada State Prison | |
| In office December 23, 1923 – November 28, 1925 | |
| Governor | James G. Scrugham |
| Preceded by | Rufus B. Henrichs |
| Succeeded by | Matthew R. Penrose |
| In office March 10, 1913 – December 5, 1916 | |
| Governor | Tasker Oddie Emmet D. Boyle |
| Preceded by | George W. Cowing |
| Succeeded by | Rufus B. Henrichs |
| Superintendent of Federal Prisons | |
| In office January 1920 – April 2, 1921 | |
| President | Woodrow Wilson |
| Preceded by | Francis H. Duehay |
| Succeeded by | Heber Herbert Votaw |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 24, 1872 Millville, California, U.S. |
| Died | November 28, 1925 (aged 53) Carson City, Nevada, U.S. |
| Resting place | Lone Mountain Cemetery, Carson City 39°10′38″N 119°45′39″W |
| Political party | Silver – Democratic |
| Spouse | Una L. Reilly Dickerson |
| Children | Harvey, Norinne, June, Donald, Denver, Belford, Barbara, George |
| Profession | Publisher |
| Parents | Harvey Franklin Dickerson Catherine M. Bailey |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1898–1899 |
| Rank | First Sergeant |
| Unit | 2nd Volunteer Cavalry |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
After leaving office, Dickerson became the Superintendent of Federal Prisons, predecessor to the present-day Federal Bureau of Prisons. He was the warden of Nevada State Prison until his death in 1925.
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