Jesse Fuller McDonald
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Jesse Fuller McDonald | |
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Lieutenant Governor of Colorado | |
| In office March 17, 1905 | |
| Governor | James H. Peabody |
| Preceded by | Arthur Cornforth |
| Succeeded by | Arthur Cornforth |
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| Born | June 30, 1858 Ashtabula, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | February 25, 1942 (aged 83) Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
Jesse Fuller McDonald (June 30, 1858 – February 25, 1942) was an American public official, civil engineer and surveyor, who served as the 16th governor of Colorado from 1905 to 1907.
Biography
McDonald was born in Ashtabula, Ohio, on June 30, 1858. After completing his education in Ohio's public school system, he studied civil engineering and surveying. He moved to Leadville, Colorado, in 1879, and started his career in mining. Five years later, he formed a partnership with George M. Robinson, and became the owner of several lucrative mines, including the Harvard, Penrose and El Dorado.
McDonald entered politics as mayor of Leadville, a position he held from 1899 to 1905. He served in the
During McDonald's tenure, he advocated the protection of state lands, and personally appraised property guaranteeing the state would be granted a reasonable price. A law was enacted making it illegal for employees to
Jesse McDonald died on February 25, 1942; his ashes were scattered around Denver.
See also
- Governor of Colorado
- Lieutenant Governor of Colorado
- State of Colorado
References
- ^ Millennium Moment Three Governors in One Day. Rocky Mountain News, p. 10A (February 24, 1999)
- ^ Rebecca Jones (November 24, 2001). State's 1904 Election Rivals 2000 Madness. Rocky Mountain News, p. 11E
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