Jabez F. Cowdery | |
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23rd Speaker of the California State Assembly | |
In office January 1880–April 1880 | |
Preceded by | Campbell Polson Berry |
Succeeded by | William H. Parks |
Member of the California State Assembly from the 13th district | |
In office 1879-1881 | |
Member of the California State Assembly from the 8th district | |
In office 1875-1877 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Jabez Franklin Cowdery c. 1835 Rochester,New York,U.S. |
Died | 1914 |
Political party | Republican |
Jabez Franklin Cowdery (c. 1835-1914) was an American author, [1] attorney,and politician who served in the California State Assembly from the 8th district between 1875 and 1877 and the 13th district between 1879 and 1881. He also served as the 23rd Speaker of the California State Assembly between January and April 1880. [2]
Martinez is a city and the county seat of Contra Costa County,California,United States,in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. Located on the southern shore of the Carquinez Strait,the city's population was 37,287 at the 2020 census. The city is named after Californio ranchero Ygnacio Martínez,having been founded on his Rancho El Pinole. Martinez is known for its historic center and its waterfront.
Oliver H. P. Cowdery was an American religious leader who,with Joseph Smith,was an important participant in the formative period of the Latter Day Saint movement between 1829 and 1836. He was the first baptized Latter Day Saint,one of the Three Witnesses of the Book of Mormon's golden plates,one of the first Latter Day Saint apostles and the Assistant President of the Church.
Ellis Ellwood Patterson was a one-term Democratic California congressman. Born in Yuba City,California,he served as representative between 1945 and 1947. Patterson also served in the California State Assembly. He was also the 33rd Lieutenant Governor of California,1939-43.
Joseph Russell Knowland was an American politician and newspaper publisher. He served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from California and was owner,editor and publisher of the Oakland Tribune. He was the father of United States Senator William F. Knowland.
Jabez Bowen,Sr. was an American shipper,slave trader and politician. He was a militia colonel during the American Revolutionary War,and served as Deputy Governor of Rhode Island and chief justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court.
Jabez Leftwich was an American politician,planter and military officer who represented Virginia's 14th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives between 1821 and 1825,as well as served in the Virginia House of Delegates representing Bedford County,and finally represented Madison County,Alabama in the Alabama House of Representatives after moving to that new state.
Harold Van Buren Voorhis was a chemist,noted Masonic author,and executive at Macoy Publishers and Masonic Supply Company.
The Wisconsin Progressive Party (1934–1946) was a political party that briefly held a dominant role in Wisconsin politics.
Bethel Island is an island in the Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta of Contra Costa County,California,approximately 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) east of Antioch. The island describes itself as "the heart of the California Delta."
The 41st New York State Legislature,consisting of the New York State Senate and the New York State Assembly,met from January 27 to April 21,1818,during the first year of DeWitt Clinton's governorship,in Albany.
The 45th New York State Legislature,consisting of the New York State Senate and the New York State Assembly,met from January 2 to April 17,1822,during the fifth year of DeWitt Clinton's governorship,in Albany.
The 58th New York State Legislature,consisting of the New York State Senate and the New York State Assembly,met from January 6 to May 11,1835,during the third year of William L. Marcy's governorship,in Albany.
Marie Waldron is an American politician from California. Waldron is currently a member of the California State Assembly,and served as the Assembly minority leader from 2018 until 2022. Waldron is a Republican member of the California State Assembly and represents District 75,encompassing parts of inland central and eastern San Diego County,including Ramona,Poway,Santee,and Alpine.
George Franklin Gillette served in the California State Assembly for the 67th district from 1931 to 1933 and during the Spanish–American War he served in the United States Army. Born in Henry County,Missouri,Gillette died on March 7,1944.
Franklin John Potter served in the California State Assembly representing the 57th district from 1941 to 1945 and during World War I he served in the United States Army.
Vernon Franklin Gant served in the California State Assembly for the 46th district from 1927 to 1929 and during World War I he served in the United States Navy.
William Arthur Johnstone served in the California legislature in 1902,1904,1912 and 1914. He served as Speaker pro Tem of the California Assembly during the 1914 term,and was listed as a Republican. William A. Johnstone ran for re-election to the California Assembly in District 68 as a Progressive in 1915,and lost to L. L. Lostutter (Republican). Three other candidates received smaller numbers of votes. The California Outlook confirms his nomination as a Progressive for that district. He authored the State Water Commission Act which was signed into law on 19 December 1914. He was appointed to the California State Water Commission 17 March 1915 and later headed the Los Angeles County Civil Service Commission.
Prescott Franklin Cogswell served in the California legislature for the 33rd District for the 40th and 41st Sessions.
Heath Flora is an American politician in the California State Assembly. He represents the northern San Joaquin Valley,including the city of Manteca.
Colonel Jabez Banbury was an early settler and founder of Pasadena,California. He served in the American Civil War,attaining the rank of colonel. He was also the first president of the Pasadena Republican Club,which was founded in 1884.