George C. Perkins

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George C. Perkins
Portrait by I. W. Taber c. 1901
United States Senator from California
In office July 26, 1893 – March 3, 1915
Appointed by	Henry Markham
Preceded by	Leland Stanford
Succeeded by	James D. Phelan
14th Governor of California
In office January 8, 1880 – January 10, 1883
Lieutenant	John Mansfield
Preceded by	William Irwin
Succeeded by	George Stoneman
Member of the California Senate from the 24th district
In office November 5, 1872 – January 8, 1873
Preceded by	David Boucher
Succeeded by	William C. Hendricks
In office December 6, 1869 – December 8, 1871
Preceded by	Multi-member district
Succeeded by	David Boucher
Personal details
Born	(1839-08-23)August 23, 1839 Kennebunkport, Maine, U.S.
Died	February 26, 1923(1923-02-26) (aged 83) Oakland, California, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Ruth Parker
Children	7
Profession	Entrepreneur

George Clement Perkins (August 23, 1839 – February 26, 1923) was an American businessman and politician. A member of the Republican Party, Perkins served as the 14th governor of California from 1880 to 1883, and as United States Senator from California from 1893 to 1915. He also served in the California State Senate.^[1]