Henry G. Blasdel

Henry Goode Blasdel (January 29, 1825 - July 22, 1900) was the first Governor of Nevada. He was a Republican.

Blasdel was born near Lawrenceburg, Indiana. He worked as a farmer, storekeeper and river boat captain before he came to Nevada in 1859. In 1861 Blasdel was elected Recorder of Storey County.

Bleasdel was elected Governor in 1864, and re-elected in 1866. He served until 1870.

In 1891 Blasdel moved his family to Oakland, California, where he died on July 22, 1900.

Preceded by : (Territoral Governor) James W. Nye

Governors of Nevada

Succeeded by: Lewis R. Bradley

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