Stephen F. Chadwick
Stephen Fowler Chadwick (December 25, 1825 – January 15, 1895) was an American Democratic politician who served as the fifth Governor of Oregon from 1877 to 1878. Chadwick was the first person to obtain the governorship by way of the state's Line of Succession.
Stephen F. Chadwick | |
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Chadwick in the 1870s | |
| 5th Governor of Oregon | |
| In office February 1, 1877 – September 11, 1878 | |
| Preceded by | La Fayette Grover |
| Succeeded by | W. W. Thayer |
| Secretary of State of Oregon | |
| In office September 10, 1870 – September 2, 1878 | |
| Governor | George L. Woods La Fayette Grover |
| Preceded by | Samuel E. May |
| Succeeded by | Rockey Preston Earhart |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Stephen Fowler Chadwick December 25, 1825 Middletown, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | January 15, 1895 (aged 69) Salem, Oregon, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Jane A. Smith |
| Profession | Lawyer |
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