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| Affiliation | Republican |
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| Name | Charles E. Laughton |
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Conconully (Okanogan County), Washington , United States |
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June 04, 1846
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| Died | March 13, 1895
(48 years)
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| Contributor | Ralphie |
| Last Modifed | Mr. Matt
Jun 04, 2012 12:36pm |
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| Info | Lieutenant Governor Laughton was born in Penobscot County, Maine, June 4, 1846. Graduated from the Friend's College at Vassaborough, Maine, 1862; began the study of law upon graduation; enlisted in the Second Maine same year, under age; enlistment not permitted by parents; removed to Boston to complete law studies; entered the army in 1863; cashier of sutler attached to Fourteenth Maine, until close of the war; returned home, renewed study of law; health failed, obliged to discontinue study. In 1867 removed to Omaha, Nebraska; appointed postal clerk on Union Pacific railroad. Married in 1871 in Sacramento; became connected with Virginia & Truckee railroad same year; appointed auditor of said road in 1875; held this position until elected lieutenant governor of Nevada in 1882. At the expiration of the term of four years, removed to the western part of Stevens County, now Okanogan County, in the State of Washington. During residence in Nevada, was engaged in mining and milling speculations. Admitted to the bar in Tacoma, 1888; largely interested in mining interests in Okanogan County. In November, 1888, elected to the territorial legislature as joint representative from Stevens, Okanogan, and Spokane counties. October 1st elected lieutenant governor. Became acting governor in December, 1890, by reason of absence of Governor Ferry from the state.
Legislative Manual of Washington, 1891-1892, C.M. Barton, p. 123. |
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