John N. Goodwin
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John Noble Goodwin was an American attorney and politician who served as the first governor of Arizona Territory from 1863 to 1866. He was also a congressman from Maine from 1861 to 1863, and a delega
John Noble Goodwin
The Goodwin Governor's House known as the Old Governor's Mansion
Inside the "Old Governor's Mansion"
Inside another room of the "Old Governor's Mansion"
Charles Debrille Poston
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Charles Debrille Poston was an American explorer, prospector, author, politician, and civil servant. He is referred to as the "Father of Arizona" due to his efforts lobbying for creation of the territ
John N. Goodwin
…creation of schools. Goodwin was elected to be Arizona Territory's delegate to the 39th United States Congress on September 6, 1865, defeating incumbent Charles D. Poston in the process. Soon after, Goodwin left for Washington D. C. leaving Richard C. McCormick behind as acting governor. The new delegate did not reach…
Charles D Poston
The mining town and fort of Cerro Colorado, established by Poston and Major Heintzelmen.
Poston in his later years
Inscription on the tomb of Charles D. Poston on Poston Butte in Florence, Arizona