Person Information

Biography

Elected as a Democrat in Congress from 1853-1855, he later served as Governor of California from 1859-1860. He resigned from his governor position because he was elected as Senator, in which position he served until 1863. He moved from San Francisco to NYC where he passed away.

Letter References

Letter from Samuel Swayze Seward to William Henry Seward, September 9, 1861

Letter from Marion Wallace Mackenzie to Frances Miller Seward, March 23, 1861

Letter from Frances Miller Seward to Frederick William Seward, March 20, 1861

Letter from Frances Adeline Seward to Lazette Miller Worden, February 14, 1863

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Biography: 
Elected as a Democrat in Congress from 1853-1855, he later served as Governor of California from 1859-1860. He resigned from his governor position because he was elected as Senator, in which position he served until 1863. He moved from San Francisco to NYC where he passed away.
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http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=L000110
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/5307/milton-slocum-latham
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Find A Grave MEMORIAL ID 5307
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BURIAL Cypress Lawn Memorial Park Colma, San Mateo County, California, USA PLOT Section L, Lot 88
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/5307/milton-slocum-latham
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Find A Grave MEMORIAL ID 5307
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Monday, November 18, 2013 - 17:45
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Monday, November 18, 2013 - 17:45
Citation Notes: 
BURIAL Cypress Lawn Memorial Park Colma, San Mateo County, California, USA PLOT Section L, Lot 88