Edward A. Stevenson
| Edward A. Stevenson | |
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| 11th Governor of Idaho Territory | |
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In office October 10, 1885 – April 30, 1889 |
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| Nominated by | Grover Cleveland |
| Preceded by | William M. Bunn |
| Succeeded by | George L. Shoup |
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| Born | June 15, 1831 Lowville, New York |
| Died | July 6, 1895 (aged 64) Monterey County, California |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Harriet Marcy (1855–9) Anna D. Orr (1860) |
Edward Augustus Stevenson (June 15, 1831 – July 6, 1895) was an American politician who was Governor of the Idaho Territory from 1885 to 1889. Stevenson was the first resident of Idaho Territory appointed to the position and the only Democrat to hold the office.
Stevenson's political career began in California where he held a variety of political positions including Speaker pro Tempore of the California State Legislature. After moving to Idaho Territory he remained active in politics until his appointment as governor. As governor, Stevenson exerted most of his efforts lobbying for the territory to be granted statehood.
Stevenson was born June 15, 1831 in Lowville, New York. His family included several future politician, including his brother Charles, who became the fifth Governor of Nevada, his half brother John, who became the first Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, and his cousin Adlai, who became Vice President of the United States. In 1839, his family lived in Canada for a short time before settling on a farm in Washtenaw County, Michigan. Stevenson received an education there, first in the local schools and then at Grass Lake Academy.
Stevenson left home in 1849 as part of the California Gold Rush. He soon became involved in politics, being elected Justice of the Peace for El Dorado County and to the California State Legislature in 1853 and 1854.
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