Mason Brayman

Mason Brayman
7th Governor of Idaho Territory
In office
July 24, 1876 – August 3, 1880
Nominated byUlysses S. Grant
Preceded byDavid P. Thompson
Succeeded byJohn Baldwin Neil
Personal details
BornMay 23, 1813
Buffalo, New York
DiedFebruary 27, 1895(1895-02-27) (aged 81)
Kansas City, Missouri
Political partyRepublican
SpouseMary Williams Brayman 1816-1886
Professionprinter, attorney, military officer, politician
Military service
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Union Army
Years of service1861–1865
Rank
Commands29th Illinois Infantry Regiment
Battles/wars

Mason Brayman (May 23, 1813 – February 27, 1895) was an American attorney, newspaperman, and military officer. During his service to the Union Army during the American Civil War, he rose to the rank of Major general with the 29th IL. Volunteer Infantry. Later in life, he became the seventh Governor of the Idaho Territory.