George L. Sheldon | |
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| 14th Governor of Nebraska | |
| In office January 3, 1907 – January 7, 1909 | |
| Lieutenant | Melville R. Hopewell |
| Preceded by | John H. Mickey |
| Succeeded by | Ashton C. Shallenberger |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 31, 1870 Nehawka, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Died | April 4, 1960 (aged 89) Greenville, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Rose Higgins |
George Lawson Sheldon (May 31, 1870 – April 4, 1960)[1] was an American politician and 14th governor of Nebraska with service from 1907 until 1909. He was the first native of his state to become its governor. He was a Republican from the progressive wing of that party, which was identified nationally with Theodore Roosevelt of New York.[2]
- ^ George L. Sheldon. The Encyclopedia of Nebraska. January 1999. ISBN 9780403098347. Retrieved September 18, 2012.
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