- Portait of Governor - Short Biography - Administration - Personal information - This Time in California
Biography* Born in New York in 1826, Robert Waterman was a store clerk and postmaster in Illinois. He joined the gold rush in 1849 and drove an ox team to California where he prospected first, and then tried his hand at shopkeeping. A Republican, Waterman went back to Illinois where he played a key part in the election of President Lincoln. Upon returning to California he made a fortune in gold mining - his Stonewall Jackson mine in Southern California netted him $500 a day He served as Lt. Governor prior to assuming the office of Governor. A major issue during his term was whether the state of California should be divided. Nicknamed "Old Honesty," Waterman vowed to run the state like a business and not tolerate dishonesty, drunkenness or excessive spending. He harangued the legislature for having 228 clerks at a time when they were only entitled to 35. Administration under Governor Robert Waterman - Inaugural Address - September 13, 1887 The Life of Governor Robert Waterman Born December 15, 1826 Fairfield, New York Died April 12, 1891 San Diego, California Family First Lady: Jane Gardner
Administration under Governor Robert Waterman - Inaugural Address - September 13, 1887 The Life of Governor Robert Waterman Born December 15, 1826 Fairfield, New York Died April 12, 1891 San Diego, California Family First Lady: Jane Gardner
- Inaugural Address - September 13, 1887
The Life of Governor Robert Waterman Born December 15, 1826 Fairfield, New York Died April 12, 1891 San Diego, California Family First Lady: Jane Gardner
Born December 15, 1826 Fairfield, New York Died April 12, 1891 San Diego, California Family First Lady: Jane Gardner
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