Coles Bashford Politician

Coles Bashford (January 24, 1816– April 25, 1878) was an American lawyer and politician who became the fifth Governor of Wisconsin. His one term as governor ended in a bribery scandal that forced him to leave the state, but he was later instrumental in the government of the newly formed Arizona Territory.

Personal facts

Birth date	January 24, 1816
Birth place	Putnam County New York , Cold Spring New York
Nationality	United States
Date of death	April 25, 1878
Place of death	Prescott Arizona