Caleb Walton West | |
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| Governor of Utah Territory | |
| In office May 12, 1886 – May 6, 1889 | |
| President | Grover Cleveland |
| Preceded by | Eli Houston Murray |
| Succeeded by | Arthur Lloyd Thomas |
| In office May 9, 1893 – January 4, 1896 | |
| President | Grover Cleveland |
| Preceded by | Arthur Lloyd Thomas |
| Succeeded by | Heber Manning Wells as state Governor |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 25, 1844 Cynthiana, Kentucky |
| Died | January 25, 1909 (aged 64) |
| Occupation | Lawyer and Judge |
Caleb Walton West (May 25, 1844 – January 25, 1909) was an American politician and Governor of Utah Territory twice, 1886–1888 and 1893–1896.
Born in Cynthiana, Kentucky in Harrison County, Kentucky, he was a Confederate veteran and a municipal judge in Kentucky. He was the last Governor of Utah before statehood.[1]
References
- "Index to Politicians: West to Westbrook". The political Graveyard. Retrieved March 17, 2011.
- McMullin, Thomas A.; Walker, David (1984). Biographical Directory of American Territorial Governors. Westport Connecticut: Meckler Publishing. pp. 307–308.
- Tullidge, Edward W. (1886). History of Salt Lake City. Salt Lake City: Star Print Company. p. 60. Retrieved March 17, 2011.