Born: July 12, 1827, Oxford, OH
Died: March 15, 1886 (age 58 years), San Francisco, CA
Party: Democratic Party
Previous offices: Governor of California (1875–1880), Member of the California State Senate (1869–1875), and California State Representative (1862–1864)
Education: Marietta College
Spouse: Amelia Cassidy
Lieutenant: James A. Johnson