Caleb Lyon
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Caleb Lyon (December 7, 1822 – September 8, 1875) was Governor of Idaho Territory from 1864 to 1865 during the last half of the American Civil War.
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Caleb Lyon | |
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2nd Governor of Idaho Territory | |
In office 1864–1865 | |
Preceded by | William H. Wallace |
Succeeded by | David W. Ballard |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 23rd district | |
In office March 4, 1853 – March 3, 1855 | |
Preceded by | Leander Babcock |
Succeeded by | William A. Gilbert |
Personal details | |
Born | (1822-12-07)December 7, 1822 Greig, New York |
Died | September 8, 1875(1875-09-08) (aged 52) Rossville, Staten Island, New York |
Political party | Independent (1850s), Republican (1860s) |
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