Henry Huntly Haight
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Henry Huntly Haight was an American lawyer and politician. He was the tenth governor of California from December 5, 1867, to December 8, 1871.
Henry Haight
A cartoon satirizing California Republican gubernatorial nominee George C. Gorham and idea that Africans, Asians, and Indians should have voting rights. Used by the Democratic Party to gain office.
Newton Booth
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Newton Booth was an American entrepreneur and politician who served as the 11th governor of California from 1871 to 1875 and as U.S. Senator from California from 1875 to 1881. He was the only member o
Henry Huntly Haight
…Huntly Haight 10th Governor of California In office December 5, 1867 – December 8, 1871 Lieutenant William Holden Preceded by Frederick Low Succeeded by Newton Booth Delegate to the Second Constitutional Convention of California In office Died before assuming office Preceded by Office established Succeeded by J…
Portrait by Mathew Brady c. 1870–1880
An early political caricature poster mocking California Republicans' support of a local option for alcohol, c. 1870s
Booth gravesite
Booth in an undated portrait