- Short Biography - Administration - Personal information - This Time in California
Biography* Born in Maine in 1839, George Perkins ran away from home at age 12 and went to sea. At 16 he arrived in California, and by age 20 had established himself in business with a store that grossed $500,000 per year. A Republican, he served as State Senator, then campaigned successfully for Governor - his theme song was "The Good Ship George C. Perkins." While in office, he personally interviewed each of the many prisoners he pardoned, showing particular leniency toward juveniles. A new state constitution was developed during this time, shortening his term of office to allow future gubernatorial elections to be held in even-numbered years. The open support that Perkins showed for business monopolies prompted modern-day historians to joke that if Perkins ever got into deep water a Standard Oil tanker would have been sent to rescue him. Administration under Governor George Perkins - Inaugural Address - January 8, 1880 The Life of Governor George Perkins Born August 23, 1839 Kennebunkport, Maine Died February 26, 1923 Oakland, California Family First Lady: Ruth Parker
Administration under Governor George Perkins - Inaugural Address - January 8, 1880 The Life of Governor George Perkins Born August 23, 1839 Kennebunkport, Maine Died February 26, 1923 Oakland, California Family First Lady: Ruth Parker
- Inaugural Address - January 8, 1880
The Life of Governor George Perkins Born August 23, 1839 Kennebunkport, Maine Died February 26, 1923 Oakland, California Family First Lady: Ruth Parker
Born August 23, 1839 Kennebunkport, Maine Died February 26, 1923 Oakland, California Family First Lady: Ruth Parker
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