John McDougal
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John McDougal was an American politician who served as the second governor of California from January 9, 1851, until January 8, 1852. Prior to this, he served from 1849 to 1851 as the first lieutenant
John Mc Dougall Portrait Crop Edit
John Bigler
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John Bigler was an American lawyer, politician and diplomat. A Democrat, he served as the third governor of California from 1852 to 1856 and was the first California governor to complete an entire ter
John McDougal
…most worthy classes of our newly adopted citizens, to whom the climate and the character of California were peculiarly suited." His successor, Governor John Bigler, reversed this position within months, calling on the legislature in April 1852 to restrict Chinese immigration. McDougal's popularity peaked in the…
Bigler in 1850
Portrait of Bigler by William F. Cogswell
Bond for "War Indebtedness" used to pay for "Expeditions against the Indians", signed by Governor John Bigler on March 31, 1854
Portrait of Col. Bigler, Governor of California, 1852