Henry G. Blasdel

Henry Goode Blasdel (January 20, 1825 – July 26, 1900) was an American politician and a member of the Republican Party. He was the first Governor of Nevada, serving during the American Civil War and the first years of the Reconstruction era.

Henry G. Blasdel
1st Governor of Nevada
In office
December 5, 1864  January 2, 1871
LieutenantJohn S. Crosman
James S. Slingerland
Preceded byJames W. Nye
as Territorial Governor
Succeeded byLewis R. Bradley
Personal details
Born
Henry Goode Blasdel

(1825-01-20)January 20, 1825
Lawrenceburg, Indiana, U.S.
DiedJuly 26, 1900(1900-07-26) (aged 75)
Oakland, California, U.S.
Resting placeMountain View Cemetery (Oakland, California)
Political partyRepublican
SpouseSarah Jane Cox Blasdel
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