Caleb Walton West

Caleb Walton West (May 25, 1844 – January 25, 1909) was an American politician and Governor of Utah Territory twice, 1886–1888 and 1893–1896.

Caleb Walton West
Governor of Utah Territory
In office
May 12, 1886  May 6, 1889
PresidentGrover Cleveland
Preceded byEli Houston Murray
Succeeded byArthur Lloyd Thomas
In office
May 9, 1893  January 4, 1896
PresidentGrover Cleveland
Preceded byArthur Lloyd Thomas
Succeeded byHeber Manning Wells
as state Governor
Personal details
Born(1844-05-25)May 25, 1844
Cynthiana, Kentucky
DiedJanuary 25, 1909(1909-01-25) (aged 64)
OccupationLawyer and Judge

Born in Cynthiana, Kentucky in Harrison County, Kentucky, he was a Confederate veteran and a municipal judge in Kentucky. He was the last Governor of Utah before statehood.[1]

References

  • "Index to Politicians: West to Westbrook". The political Graveyard. Retrieved March 17, 2011.
  • McMullin, Thomas A.; Walker, David (1984). Biographical Directory of American Territorial Governors. Westport Connecticut: Meckler Publishing. pp. 307–308.
  • Tullidge, Edward W. (1886). History of Salt Lake City. Salt Lake City: Star Print Company. p. 60. Retrieved March 17, 2011.


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