History of Nevada; . f September, 1835. When quite young he removedto Kendall County, Illinois, where he passed hisyouthful days. In the year 1854, being about nine-teen years of age, he started for California, where hearrived in duo time by way of the Isthmus of Pan-ama. He remained in the latter State ton years,following the occupation of mining for seven yearsat Weavcrville, Trinity County, then for two j-earswas Second Lieutenant of Company H, Fourth Reg-iment, California llis record as an offi-cer stands without a blemish, and the many acts ofkindness shown his men during the
History of Nevada; . f September, 1835. When quite young he removedto Kendall County, Illinois, where he passed hisyouthful days. In the year 1854, being about nine-teen years of age, he started for California, where hearrived in duo time by way of the Isthmus of Pan-ama. He remained in the latter State ton years,following the occupation of mining for seven yearsat Weavcrville, Trinity County, then for two j-earswas Second Lieutenant of Company H, Fourth Reg-iment, California llis record as an offi-cer stands without a blemish, and the many acts ofkindness shown his men during the two years of hisarmy experience, leaves a lasting impression. Hespent one year at Mud Springs, California. Wo nextfind the subject of this sketch settled on WalkerRiver, in Nevada, where he lived one year and thensettled permanently in Pleasant Valley, in 1865,where he has since made his home. His business atthis time is ranching. July 28, 1S73, he was mar-ried to Miss Harriot A. Griner, and thoy have twochildren. %. HISTORY OF WASHOE COUNTY. 629 APPOINTMENTS AND ELECTIONS. A complete list of the officers of Washoe County,from its organization down to the present time ishei-ewith given, together with the date of appoint-ment or election of each. The vacancies in office bydeath, resignation or removal, if any have occurred,are also noted, with the name of the person selectedto fill the same. SENATORS. Solomon Geller, elected August 31, 1861, Ter-ritorial Councilman for the first Legislative Assem-bly, re-elected September 3, 1862, re-elected Novem-ber, 1866; S. B. Shamp, elected November 3, 1868;C. H. Eastman, elected 1866, re-elected November 8,1870; William Thompson, elected November 5, 1872;W. L. Boss, elected November 3, 1874; W. M. Board-man, elected November 7, 1876; C. C. Powning,elected November 5, 1878; Jerry Schooling, electedNovember 2, 1880. ASSEMBLYMEN. James H. Sturtevant, elected August 31, 1861, tofirst Legislative Assembly, re-elected, September 3,1862; J. K. L
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