George L. Sheldon | |
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14th Governor of Nebraska | |
In office January 3, 1907 – January 7, 1909 | |
Lieutenant | Melville R. Hopewell |
Preceded by | John H. Mickey |
Succeeded by | Ashton C. Shallenberger |
Personal details | |
Born | Nehawka, Nebraska, U.S. | May 31, 1870
Died | April 4, 1960 Greenville, Mississippi, U.S. | (aged 89)
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Rose Higgins |
George Lawson Sheldon (May 31, 1870 – April 4, 1960)[1] was an American politician and 14th governor of Nebraska with service from 1907 until 1909. He was the first native of his state to become its governor. He was a Republican from the progressive wing of that party, which was identified nationally with Theodore Roosevelt of New York.[2]
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