The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1891-02-08
HENRY Ell. MARKHAM.
Governor of the State of California,
Elected November, 1890.

Governor of the State of California,
Elected November, 1890.
Henry II. Markham, the present Gov
ernor of the State of California, was born
in northern New York in the year 1910,
and removed while quite young with his
parents to Wisconsin, of which State he
was resident until the winter of 1875 8,
when he removed to Pasadena, Los An
geles County, of which place he has since
been resident. He received good edu-
catien, working in the meantime upon
his fathers farm until the breaking out
Of the civil war, when he enlisted in q
Wisconsin regiment and did good service
as soldier, until wounded severely in
the hip by a mimic ball in battle which
took place in South Carolina during Sher-
mans march to the sea. The wound was
very severe one, from which he has
never recovered, and by reason of which
he was discharged from the army. Being
incapacitated from labor, he studied law
and was admitted to practice in the State
of Wisconsin. He commenced the prac-
tice of his profession in Milwaukee, and
remained there in full practice continu
ously until his removal TO this State. He
made specially of admiralty law, in
which he obtained very large and lucra-
tive practice, which required more labor
than he was able to give it, owing to the
continued severe pain which he suffered
in that country from his wound, and
which was the prime cause for his change
of residence to California. He has
never practiced law in this State, but
has devoted himself entirely to bust
ness career. He has been very active
in the development of the southern
country in the way of horticulture,
mining and general industries, and is
now interested in many enterprises in
that section of the State. He has been
very successful business man and has eX-
ecutive ability of high order. He was
never a candidate for any office until he
was nominated for Congress in 1854, in a
district very largely Democratic, which
majority he overcame and was elected.
He was known in Congress as an indie
fatigable worker, a keen observer, always
alert, a notable manager, and one OF the
most social and best liked men person.
ally in Congress. He was unanimously
renominated in 1886, but declined the
nomination, as his health was such that
he declined to risk hard work in the eli
mate of Washington. He was very sue
eessful in Congress in legislation affect
ing his district, all of which he accom-
plished without mourning the enrnity OF
other congressman. After his service in
Congress he remained quietly at home,
enjoying his social and family life until
his nomination and election as Governor,
all of which is well known to every citi-
zen Oh InlS his cdti oON-
ernor was probably the most brilliant
and successful ever made in this State.
Governor Markham is married and has
five children. He is very domestic in his
tastes, and the pleasures OF his home are
considered by him as above all others.
He is democratic in his ideas concern
ing his official life, which is totally free
from all atfectation of power. No sys-
TEN of Introduction is in use in the eX-
ecutive Office as he sits in the large room
easily accessible to all, and each person is
given a cordial reception and patient
hearing. He listens to all, promises none,
Investigates thoroughly for himself,
acts slowly but decisively and with
out fear of the results, when once
he has determined that any par
ticular course should be adopted. He
loves and appreciates his friends, and has
the reputation of not forgetting them
when the opportunity presents to do
them kindly turn. He is a good con-
yersationalist, tells story well, enjoys a
quiet chat with friends greatly, and is
glad of opportunities to lay aside official
care and engage in rational and friendly
converse. His tastes are simple, his hab-
its like all his life clean, and his impulses
are all humane and generous. He has,
thus far given entire satisfaction as Gov
ernor, and the people in his new home
Capital City-as well as in the State at
large-regard him as promising an adj
ministration that will be notable for its
high character.