John N. Goodwin

John Noble Goodwin (October 18, 1824 – April 29, 1887) was a United States attorney and politician who served as the first Governor of Arizona Territory. He was also a Congressman from Maine and served as Arizona Territory's delegate to the United States House of Representatives.

John Noble Goodwin
1st Governor of Arizona Territory
In office
December 29, 1863  April 10, 1866
Nominated byAbraham Lincoln
Succeeded byRichard C. McCormick
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Maine's 1st district
In office
March 4, 1861  March 3, 1863
Preceded byDaniel E. Somes
Succeeded byLorenzo De Medici Sweat
Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives from Arizona Territory
In office
January 17, 1866  March 3, 1867
Preceded byCharles Debrille Poston
Succeeded byColes Bashford
Member of the Maine Senate
In office
1854
Personal details
Born(1824-10-18)October 18, 1824
South Berwick, Maine, U.S.
DiedApril 29, 1887(1887-04-29) (aged 62)
Paraiso Springs, Monterey County, California, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseSusan Howard Robinson
ProfessionAttorney
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