Sherman Day | |
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Surveyor General of California | |
In office 1868–1871 | |
Member of the California Senate | |
In office 1854–1855 | |
Personal details | |
Born | New Haven, Connecticut, U.S. | February 11, 1806
Died | December 14, 1884 Berkeley, California, U.S. | (aged 78)
Political party | Whig Republican |
Spouse |
Elizabeth King
(m. 1832; died 1873) |
Children | 6, including Clinton |
Parent |
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Relatives | Roger Sherman (grandfather) |
Alma mater | Yale College (AB, AM) |
Occupation |
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Sherman Day (February 11, 1806 – December 14, 1884) was an American politician and mining engineer from California. He designed the San Francisco and San Jose Railroad and served as a member of the California Senate from 1854 to 1855. He was one of the founders of the College of California and the son of president of Yale University, Jeremiah Day.