Charles C. Stevenson

Charles C. Stevenson
5th Governor of Nevada
In office January 3, 1887 – September 21, 1890
Lieutenant	Henry C. Davis Samuel W. Chubbuck Frank Bell
Preceded by	Jewett W. Adams
Succeeded by	Frank Bell
Personal details
Born	February 20, 1826(1826-02-20) Phelps, New York, U.S.
Died	September 21, 1890(1890-09-21) (aged 64) Carson City, Nevada, U.S.
Resting place	Mountain View Cemetery Oakland, California, U.S.
Political party	Republican

Charles Clark Stevenson (February 20, 1826 – September 21, 1890) was an American politician. He was the 5th Governor of Nevada. He was a member of the Republican Party.

Biography

Stevenson was born on February 20, 1826 in Phelps, New York. In 1859 he came to Nevada, where he worked in mining, milling, and agriculture. He was later elected to Nevada Senate representing Storey County. He served three terms in the Senate. Later he was elected Regent of the University of Nevada, serving 11 years.

Stevenson was elected Governor in 1886, however he died in office on September 21, 1890 in Carson City, Nevada, at the age of 64. He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery.

References

External links

• Charles C. Stevenson at Find a Grave
• Charles Clark Stevenson at the National Governors Association
• Charles Clark Stevenson 1887-1890 at the Nevada State Library and Archives
• Nevada Governors' Biographical Information at the Nevada State Library and Archives

Political offices
Preceded by Jewett W. Adams	Governor of Nevada 1887 – 1890	Succeeded by Frank Bell

Persondata
Name	Stevenson, Charles C.
Alternative names
Short description
Date of birth	February 20, 1826
Place of birth	Phelps, New York, U.S.
Date of death	September 21, 1890
Place of death	Carson City, Nevada, U.S.