Robert Waterman (governor)

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Robert Whitney Waterman
Portrait by I. W. Taber
17th Governor of California
In office September 12, 1887 – January 8, 1891
Lieutenant	Stephen M. White
Preceded by	Washington Bartlett
Succeeded by	Henry Markham
17th Lieutenant Governor of California
In office January 8, 1887 – September 12, 1887
Governor	Washington Bartlett
Preceded by	John Daggett
Succeeded by	Stephen M. White
Personal details
Born	(1826-12-15)December 15, 1826 Fairfield, New York, US
Died	April 12, 1891(1891-04-12) (aged 64) San Diego, California, US
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Jane Gardner
Children	7

Robert Whitney Waterman (December 15, 1826 – April 12, 1891) was an American politician. He served as the 17th governor of California from September 12, 1887, until January 8, 1891.