Henry Connelly

Henry Connelly
From 1909's The History of the Military Occupation of the Territory of New Mexico from 1846 to 1851.
4th Civilian Governor of New Mexico Territory
In office
June 1850 – September 1850
Preceded byJohn Munroe
Succeeded byJohn Munroe
5th Governor of New Mexico Territory
In office
September 4, 1861 – July 6, 1866
Preceded byAbraham Rencher
Succeeded byRobert Byington Mitchell
Personal details
Born1800
Spencer County, Kentucky, US
DiedAugust 12, 1866(1866-08-12) (aged 65–66)
OccupationPhysician and merchant
Known forGovernor of New Mexico

Henry Connelly (1800–August 12, 1866) was Governor of the New Mexico Territory during the American Civil War. He was appointed by President Lincoln and served from September 4, 1861, until July 6, 1866. During his term, the territory broke into two, and then three parts due to the Civil War and administrative problems.