- Short Biography - Administration - Personal information - This Time in California
Biography* A military man, George Stoneman was born in New York in 1822. He attended West Point and served in the Mexican War. After arriving in California, Stoneman was appointed to be in command of the San Francisco Presidio. Later, he served in the Civil War. Stoneman was also a rancher, and served on several state and federal commissions prior to his election to the office of Governor. He supported prison reform and staunchly believed in rehabilitating prisoners through parole - so much so that in the last few weeks of his term, Stoneman granted 260 pardons and commuted 146 prison sentences. In 1885, Stoneman's ranch house in San Gabriel was burned to the ground. Arson was evident and local Mexicans were purported to be involved. Although they obviously intended to harm the governor, he was not at home at the time and escaped injury. Administration under Governor George Stoneman - Inaugural Address - January 10, 1883 The Life of Governor George Stoneman Born August 8, 1822 Busti, Chautauqua County, New York Died September 5, 1894 Buffalo, New York buried in Lakewood Family First Lady: Mary Oliver Hardisty Children: 2 sons, 2 daughters
Administration under Governor George Stoneman - Inaugural Address - January 10, 1883 The Life of Governor George Stoneman Born August 8, 1822 Busti, Chautauqua County, New York Died September 5, 1894 Buffalo, New York buried in Lakewood Family First Lady: Mary Oliver Hardisty Children: 2 sons, 2 daughters
- Inaugural Address - January 10, 1883
The Life of Governor George Stoneman Born August 8, 1822 Busti, Chautauqua County, New York Died September 5, 1894 Buffalo, New York buried in Lakewood Family First Lady: Mary Oliver Hardisty Children: 2 sons, 2 daughters
Born August 8, 1822 Busti, Chautauqua County, New York Died September 5, 1894 Buffalo, New York buried in Lakewood Family First Lady: Mary Oliver Hardisty Children: 2 sons, 2 daughters
First trainload of California oranges reaches East
