Charles E. Laughton
Charles E. Laughton (June 4, 1846 – March 16, 1895) was an American politician and attorney from Washington and Nevada.
Charles E. Laughton | |
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| 1st Lieutenant Governor of Washington | |
| In office November 11, 1889 – January 9, 1893 | |
| Governor | Elisha P. Ferry |
| Preceded by | None |
| Succeeded by | F.H. Luce |
| 5th Lieutenant Governor of Nevada | |
| In office January 1, 1883 – January 3, 1887 | |
| Governor | Jewett W. Adams |
| Preceded by | Jewett W. Adams |
| Succeeded by | Henry C. Davis |
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| Born | June 4, 1846 Penobscot County, Maine, U.S. |
| Died | March 16, 1895 (aged 48) Tacoma, Washington, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
He was elected as a territorial representative for Stevens, Okanogan, and Spokane counties in 1888, before Washington Territory became a state.[1] Laughton served as the first Lieutenant Governor of Washington and fifth Lieutenant Governor of Nevada. He was a member of the Republican Party.[2]
References
- "Charles E. Laughton". HistoryMakers Biographical Database. Washington Secretary of State. Retrieved 2013-01-03.
- "Lieutenant Governors of the state of Washington". State of Washington. Archived from the original on December 19, 2012. Retrieved January 22, 2011.
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| Preceded by Jewett W. Adams |
Lieutenant Governor of Nevada January 1, 1883 – January 3, 1887 |
Succeeded by Henry C. Davis |
| Preceded by office established |
Lieutenant Governor of Washington November 11, 1889 – January 9, 1893 |
Succeeded by F.H. Luce |
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