Record #:

15861

Author(s):

Sadler, W. J.

Abstract:

Whig Party power in the state declined with the 1850 election for Governor of David Reid, a Democrat. He was elected to a second term but stepped down after one year to become a United States Senator. Three new counties were created during his term as Governor. His administration also saw the advancement of public education; manufacturing developing; new road construction, especially of the plank variety; and the growth of transportation companies both on land and water.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 3 Issue 36, Feb 1936, p6

Subject(s):

Governors