James T. Lewis
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James Taylor Lewis | |
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9th Governor of Wisconsin | |
In office January 4, 1864 – January 1, 1866 |
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Lieutenant | Wyman Spooner |
Preceded by | Edward Salomon |
Succeeded by | Lucius Fairchild |
4th Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin | |
In office January 2, 1854 – January 7, 1856 |
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Governor | William Barstow |
Preceded by | Timothy Burns |
Succeeded by | Arthur MacArthur, Sr |
Secretary of State of Wisconsin | |
In office January 6, 1862 – January 5, 1864 |
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Preceded by | Louis Harvey |
Succeeded by | Lucius Fairchild |
Personal details | |
Born | James Taylor Lewis August 30, 1819 Clarendon, New York |
Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Columbus, Wisconsin |
Resting place | Hillside Cemetery Columbus, Wisconsin |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Orlina M. Sturgis Lewis |
Profession | Lawyer Judge Politician |
James Taylor Lewis (October 30, 1819 – August 5, 1904) was an American lawyer and politician who served as the ninth Governor of Wisconsin.
Early life
Lewis was born in Clarendon, New York. He taught school briefly and went on to study law with former New York Governor Henry R. Seldon. In 1845 he moved to Columbus, Wisconsin, where he was admitted to the bar.
Career
Lewis held the positions of district attorney and county judge, and he was elected to terms in both the Wisconsin State Assembly and the State Senate. He was also a member or the Constitutional Convention of 1847-1848 representing Columbia County. He also served as the fourth Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin from 1854 to 1856, Wisconsin secretary of state from 1862 to 1864,
Nominaated by the Union Republicans for Governor, Lewis was elected and served as Governor of the state of Wisconsin from January 6, 1864 – January 5, 1866. He was the last Wisconsin governor to hold the office during the Civil War.[1] and was concerned during his tenure with providing sufficient troops for the Civil War and helping to protect them and their dependents. He visited troops in the field and helped establish hospitals in Wisconsin for the care of the wounded. Refusing renomination in 1865, he was offered a diplomatic post by President Lincoln, but chose instead to return to his law practice in Columbus.
Death and legacy
Lewis died in Columbus, Wisconsin, on August 4, 1904 (age 84 years, 279 days). He is interred at Hillside Cemetery, Columbus, Columbia County,Wisconsin. His former home, now known as the Gov. James T. Lewis House, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[2]
Family life
Lewis married Orlina M. Sturgis and they had four children.
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Preceded by | Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin 1854–1856 |
Succeeded by Arthur MacArthur, Sr. |
Preceded by | Secretary of State of Wisconsin 1862–1864 |
Succeeded by Lucius Fairchild |
Preceded by | Governor of Wisconsin 1864–1866 |
Succeeded by Lucius Fairchild |
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