George Lemuel Woods
Governor of Utah and Oregon / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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George Lemuel Woods (July 30, 1832 – January 7, 1890) was an American lawyer, judge, and politician. A member of the Republican Party, Woods served as the third Governor of Oregon from 1866 to 1870. Failing to win renomination, Woods was then appointed Territorial Governor of Utah by President Ulysses S. Grant, serving in that position from 1871 to 1875.
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George Lemuel Woods | |
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Governor of Utah Territory | |
In office 1871–1875 | |
Preceded by | Vernon H. Vaughan |
Succeeded by | Samuel Beach Axtell |
3rd Governor of Oregon | |
In office September 12, 1866 – September 14, 1870 | |
Preceded by | A. C. Gibbs |
Succeeded by | La Fayette Grover |
Personal details | |
Born | (1832-07-30)July 30, 1832 Boone County, Missouri |
Died | January 7, 1890(1890-01-07) (aged 57) Portland, Oregon |
Political party | National Union / Republican |
Spouse | Louisa A. McBride |
Profession | Lawyer |
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