Lyman U. Humphrey
| Lyman U. Humphrey | |
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| 11th Governor of Kansas | |
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In office January 14, 1889 – January 9, 1893 |
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| Lieutenant | Andrew Jackson Felt |
| Preceded by | John A. Martin |
| Succeeded by | Lorenzo D. Lewelling |
| 8th Lieutenant Governor of Kansas | |
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In office 1877–1881 |
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| Governor |
George T. Anthony John P. St. John |
| Preceded by | Melville J. Salter |
| Succeeded by | David Wesley Finney |
| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives | |
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In office 1876 |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | July 25, 1844 New Baltimore, Ohio |
| Died | September 12, 1915 (aged 71) Independence, Kansas |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Amanda Leonard |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
| Profession | soldier, attorney, teacher, newspaper editor, politician |
| Religion | Congregationalist |
Lyman Underwood Humphrey (July 25, 1844 – September 12, 1915) was the 11th Governor of Kansas.
Humphrey was born in New Baltimore, Ohio to Lyman and Elizabeth (Everhart) Humphrey, one of two sons born to the couple. His father was born in Connecticut, but relocated to Deerfield, Ohio, where he purchased a tannery formerly owned by Jesse Grant (father of Ulysses S. Grant). Humphrey's father gave up the tannery business after several years and began to practice law. His father died in 1853 and through the influence of his mother, Humphrey received a common school education first in New Baltimore and then high school in Massillon, Ohio. He left school in 1861 to join the 76th Ohio Infantry. He later received his J.D. from the University of Michigan in 1867.
The 76th Ohio was part of the Army of the Tennessee. Humphrey rose quickly through the ranks and was promoted to first lieutenant. He participated in twenty-seven battles and skirmishes including Fort Donelson, Shiloh, Corinth, the siege of Vicksburg, Resaca, and Atlanta. The regiment participated in the march to the sea and through the Carolinas to the battle of Bentonville. At Ringgold Gap on November 27, 1863, Humphrey was wounded but missed no duty due to the wound. He was mustered out with the regiment at Louisville, Kentucky on July 19, 1865.
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