William Holden (politician)

William Holden, California Lieutenant Governor.

William Holden (c. 1824 - June 3, 1884) was the 11th Lieutenant Governor of California, 1867-1871.

Biography

Holden was born in Kentucky.[1] He studied law, attained admission to the bar in 1845, and practiced in Johnson County.[1]

He relocated to California in 1850, settled in Stanislaus County, and worked as a farmer and merchant in addition to practicing law.[1] A Democrat, he became active in politics, and served in both the California State Assembly (1857-1858), (1865-1866), (1881-1882) and California State Senate (1858-1860), (1862-1864).[1]

In 1866, Holden ran successfully for Lieutenant Governor, and served from 1867 to 1871.[2]

Holden died in Healdsburg, California on June 3, 1884.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Members of the California Senate".
  2. 1 2 Governmental Roster.

Sources

Magazines

  • "Members of the California Senate". Hutchings' Illustrated California Magazine. Vol. II no. 10. San Francisco, CA: Hutchings & Rosenfield. April 1, 1858. p. 438.

Books

  • Hendricks, W. C. (1889). Governmental Roster, State and County Governments of California. State Printing Office: Sacramento, CA. pp. 130, 160, 176.
Political offices
Preceded by
Tim N. Machin		 Lieutenant Governor of California
1867–1871		 Succeeded by
Romualdo Pacheco


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