Stephen R. Fitzgarrald
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| Joseph M. Carey, governor of Wyoming (right) and Stephen R. Fitzgarrald, Lieutenant Governor of Colorado (left) | |
| 17th Lieutenant Governor of Colorado[1] | |
| In office 1909–1915 |
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| Preceded by | Erastus Harper |
| Succeeded by | Moses E. Lewis |
| Member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the San Miguel County[2] district |
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| In office 1893–1895 |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | December 25, 1854 Center Point, Iowa |
| Died | June 2, 1926 (aged 71) Denver, Colorado |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Letha L. McConnell |
| Children | Letha Amelia |
| Residence | Ophir, Telluride, Denver |
| Occupation | Attorney, Politician |
Stephen R. Fitzgarrald was the 17th Lieutenant Governor of Colorado, serving from 1909 to 1915 under John F. Shafroth and Elias M. Ammons.
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Early life [edit]
Stephan and his father George Fitzgarrald came to Colorado prospecting in 1878. During a brief period of mining in Leadville he developed an interest in law. Shortly after he returned to Iowa to study law.[3]
Political career [edit]
In 1881, he settled permanently in Colorado. First living in Ophir, he moved to Telluride in 1883. On March 22, 1885, Stephan married Letha L. McConnell.[3] In 1915, he moved again to the Silverton-Ouray district and later to Denver. Served as City, County, and Deputy District Attorney. Stephan was a member of the Colorado House of Representatives between the years of 1893 and 1895.
Sponsored Legislation [edit]
Stephen sponsored legislation of benefit to people of Colorado, dealing with deed of trust sales, attachment suits, and excessive tax penalties.[3]
Notes [edit]
- ^ Lawrence Kestenbaum. (1996). The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians. Available: http://politicalgraveyard.com/bio/fite-fitzgarrald.html#RQY02NHT1. Last accessed 4/6/2008.
- ^ Legislator Record for Stephen R. Fitzgarrald. Available: [1]. Last accessed 4/6/2008.
- ^ a b c Colorado State Archives. (2003). Colorado Lieutenant Governors. Available: http://www.colorado.gov/dpa/doit/archives/offic/ltgov.html#Fitzgarrald. Last accessed 4/6/2008.
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| Preceded by Erastus Harper |
Lieutenant Governor of Colorado 1909-1915 |
Succeeded by Moses E. Lewis |
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