John Henry Kinkead Politician

John Henry Kinkead (December 10, 1826 – August 15, 1904) was an American businessman and politician who served as the third Governor of Nevada and the first Governor of the District of Alaska. Spending most of his life in the dry goods business, he was also Treasurer of Nevada Territory, a member of the Nevada Constitutional convention, and the first United States official to hold office in Alaska.

Personal facts

John Henry Kinkead
Birth dateDecember 10, 1826
Birth place
Smithfield Pennsylvania
Date of deathAugust 15, 1904
Place of death
Carson City Nevada , Nevada

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Office holder

office
1st Governor of District of Alaska
3rd Governor of Nevada
party
Republican Party (United States)
successor
Alfred P. Swineford

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