Ethan H. Sawyer
Governor Ethan H. Sawyer UC (July 5, 1840–October 19, 1915) was a politician, military officer, and civil rights activist. He served as Governor of the Utah Territory from 1869–1873 and the 1st & 3rd General of the West from 1865–1869 and 1889–1893.
Ethan H. Sawyer | |
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Governor of the Utah Territory | |
In office 1869–1873 | |
General of the West | |
In office 1865-1869 | |
Succeeded by | Tommy Saxon |
In office 1889–1893 | |
Preceded by | Tommy Saxon |
Succeeded by | Vacant |
Personal details | |
Born | July 5, 1840 |
Died | October 19, 1915 |
Relatives | Robert Gould Shaw |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Years of service | 1861-1875 |
Rank | Major General General |
Battles/wars | American Civil War
American Indian War |