Nehemiah G. Ordway
Nehemiah Ordway | |
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Governor of the Dakota Territory | |
In office June 1, 1880 – June 25, 1884 | |
Preceded by | William Alanson Howard |
Succeeded by | Gilbert A. Pierce |
Sergeant at Arms of the United States House of Representatives | |
In office December 8, 1863 – December 6, 1875 | |
Preceded by | Edward Ball |
Succeeded by | John Thompson |
Personal details | |
Born | Nehemiah George Ordway November 10, 1828 Warner, New Hampshire, U.S. |
Died | July 3, 1907 Waterloo, New Hampshire, U.S. | (aged 78)
Political party | Republican |
Nehemiah George Ordway (November 10, 1828 – July 3, 1907) was an American politician who was a
Nehemiah Ordway was born in
The New Hampshire congressional delegation nominated Nehemiah Ordway for the office of Governor of Dakota Territory. In May 1880, he was appointed by President Rutherford B. Hayes. Ordway was confirmed on June 1, 1880; he arrived in Yankton with his wife and son on June 23, 1880.
During his time as governor, Ordway made efforts to move the territorial capitol to Bismarck. This action angered political leaders in Yankton and Sioux Falls. Citizens of Yankton viewed Ordway as corrupt.
On February 2, 1881, nine consecutive days of snowfall started in Dakota Territory, resulting in food and fuel shortages. Governor Ordway sought Army and Indian supplies until private donations could be obtained. Eventually, he obtained $7000 in cash contributions as well as six tons of relief supplies.
According to records, Governor Ordway engaged in a number of questionable dealings. In May 1881,
After leaving office, Ordway remained in Bismarck for a number of years because of investments. He lobbied for the Northern Pacific Railway and fought against separate statehood for the southern counties. During the 1890s, Ordway returned to New Hampshire, where he managed two large farms and spent the rest of his life.
Nehemiah G. Ordway is the namesake of the community of Ordway, South Dakota.[5]
References
- ^ [1] | APR 18, 2018 The Ordway Indictment | Jack Dura | PRAIRIE PUBLIC | [2]
- ^ [3] | North Dakota Magazine: The State's Resources | Volume 2, Issue 2 | page 66 | Governor N. G. Ordway | [4]
- ^ [5] | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2010 | Nehemiah G. Ordway: doubling Dakota | [6]
- ^ "Exhibits - North Dakota Governors - Nehemiah G. Ordway". State Historical Society of North Dakota. nd.gov. Retrieved May 6, 2010.
- ^ Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 110.
Sources
- Nehemiah Ordway's biography at the Historical Society of North Dakota website
- Profile of Nehemiah Ordway at the [South Dakota Historical Society website]
- Nehemiah G. Ordway at Find a Grave