Guide to the Governor Francis E. Warren records (3rd Term - State)
Scope and Content
Correspondence and record series covering appointment records, petitions for pardons, the requisition and extradition of fugitives. Topics include legislation, irrigation, the insane, women's suffrage, state militia, and livestock.
Dates
- 10/11/1890 - 11/24/1890
Language of Materials
English
Access Restrictions
Access to one letter with list of insane patients is restricted. Otherwise the remainder of the collection is open for research.
Copyright Information
The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Biographical Note
Francis E. Warren was appointed Territorial Governor of Wyoming by President Chester A. Arthur. He served from February 28, 1885 to November 11, 1886 and served a second term when appointed by President Benjamin Harrison from April 9, 1889 to October 11, 1890. Warren was born in Hinsdale, Berkshire County, Massachusetts on June 20, 1844 and attended the common schools in his area and Hinsdale Academy. During the Civil War, Warren enlisted and fought with the Company C, 49th Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, eventually advancing to non-commissioned officer. His service was highlighted by the award of the Congressional Medal of Honor. Warren also served as a Captain in the Massachusetts Militia. The future Governor farmed and raised stock in Massachusetts and then went to Wyoming in 1868. There the new Wyoming citizen operated a variety of businesses from real estate to livestock. He promoted the first lighting system in Cheyenne, where he also served on the city council and the Territorial Assembly, becoming its president. Warren continued his interest in politics as chairman of the Republican Territorial Central Committee, Territorial Treasurer, and Mayor of Cheyenne. During his second term as Territorial Governor, Wyoming was granted statehood on July 10, 1890. Territorial Governor Warren was then elected Wyoming's first State Governor September 11, 1890 and served until he resigned to become Wyoming's second United States Senator on November 24, 1890. Senator Warren was serving in the Senate when he died November 24, 1929.
Extent
.5 cubic feet
Abstract
In addition to general requests, Governor Warren's Third Term-State correspondence includes topics such as legislation, irrigation, the insane, women's suffrage, state militia, and livestock, appointments, petitions for pardons, requisitions and extraditions.
Arrangement of the Collection
The collection is divided into four subgroups including: General Correspondence, Appointment Records, Petitions for Pardons, and Requisitions/Extraditions
Acquisition Information
MA346 transferred to Wyoming State Archives on April 6, 1957
Processing Information
The collection was processed by Wyoming State Archives staff
- Title
- Guide to the Governor Francis E. Warren records (3rd Term - State)
- Status
- Edited Full Draft
- Author
- Cindy Brown
- Date
- © 2015
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is in English
Repository Details
Part of the Wyoming State Archives, Wyoming Cultural Resources Division, Wyoming Department of State Parks & Cultural Resources Repository
Barrett Building
2301 Central Avenue
Cheyenne Wyoming 82002 United States
(307) 777-7826
wyarchive@wyo.gov