Ethan H. Sawyer

Revision as of 13:55, 12 December 2021 by Ethan (talk | contribs)

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
Governor of the Utah Territory
In office
1869–1873
General of the West
In office
1865-1869
Succeeded byTommy Saxon
In office
1889–1893
Preceded byTommy Saxon
Succeeded byVacant
Personal details
BornJuly 5, 1840
DiedOctober 19, 1915
RelativesRobert Gould Shaw
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Years of service1861-1875
RankUnion Army major general rank insignia.svgMajor General
US Army General insignia (1866).svgGeneral
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War War of Western Secession
American Indian War

Early life

Military career

Governorship

Honors and award

 Utah Cross  Medal of Honor