Elisha P. Ferry
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Elisha Peyre Ferry (August 9, 1825 – October 14, 1895) was an American lawyer and politician who served as the first governor of Washington from 1889 to 1893. Ferry was a Republican who had twice been Governor of Washington Territory, the only one to serve two terms. On Washington's admission as a state on November 11, 1889, he became its inaugural governor, serving one term, stepping down in 1893 because of failing health.
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Elisha P. Ferry | |
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1st Governor of Washington | |
In office November 11, 1889 – January 11, 1893 | |
Lieutenant | Charles E. Laughton |
Preceded by | Miles Conway Moore as Territorial Governor |
Succeeded by | John McGraw |
10th Governor of Washington Territory | |
In office April 26, 1872 – November 1, 1880 | |
Preceded by | Edward S. Salomon |
Succeeded by | William A. Newell |
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Born | Elisha Peyre Ferry (1825-08-09)August 9, 1825 Monroe County, Michigan Territory, U.S. |
Died | October 14, 1895(1895-10-14) (aged 70) Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Sarah Brown Kellog (m. 1850–1912) |
Children | 5 |
Relatives | Clinton P. Ferry (nephew) |
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