- Portait of Governor - Short Biography - Administration - Personal information - This Time in California
Biography* Frederick Low, born in Maine in 1828, worked in a mercantile house and educated himself by attending lectures at the Lowell Institute and Fanueil Hall in Boston. Gold lured him to California, where in a few short months (later described as the best time of his life) he unearthed $1,500 in gold enough to set up a business in San Francisco. He prospered there as well, eventually co-owning the California Steam Navigation Company (a large river navigation company). A Unionist republican, he served in Congress and as Collector for the Port of San Francisco. As Governor, he encouraged a state university, and some consider him the founder of the University of California. Looking back on his term of office, Low once said, "There's not much chance to display one's ability in the governor's office of this state, even if you be brilliant." Administration under Governor Frederick Low - Inaugural Address - December 10, 1863 The Life of Governor Frederick Low Born January 30, 1828 Frankfort, Maine Died July 21, 1894 San Francisco, California Family First Lady: Mollie Creed
Administration under Governor Frederick Low - Inaugural Address - December 10, 1863 The Life of Governor Frederick Low Born January 30, 1828 Frankfort, Maine Died July 21, 1894 San Francisco, California Family First Lady: Mollie Creed
- Inaugural Address - December 10, 1863
The Life of Governor Frederick Low Born January 30, 1828 Frankfort, Maine Died July 21, 1894 San Francisco, California Family First Lady: Mollie Creed
Born January 30, 1828 Frankfort, Maine Died July 21, 1894 San Francisco, California Family First Lady: Mollie Creed
First U.S. salmon cannery opened at Washington, California
