Ezra P. Savage

Ezra Perin Savage (April 3, 1842 – January 8, 1920) was a Nebraska republican politician best known for being the 16th governor of Nebraska. He was the acting governor from 1901 to 1903 as well as Lieutenant Governor.

Early life

Ezra Perin Savage was born in Connorsville, Indiana, on April 3, 1842, but his parents moved to Iowa shortly after his birth. He graduated from high school in Davenport, Iowa and then attended Iowa College. He enlisted at the start of the Civil War, but he was discharged due to a disability. After the war he returned to Iowa and studied law. Savage moved to Nebraska in 1879 and staked a claim in Custer County.

Political career

In 1883, Savage was elected to the state Legislature, where he served two terms. After leaving office he moved to Omaha where he became the first mayor of South Omaha. Savage took over as governor of Nebraska in 1901 after the resignation of Charles H. Dietrich.

Death

Shortly after serving out his one term as governor, Savage moved to Tacoma, Washington. He died there on January 9, 1920.

References

1. "The Political Graveyard". Savage, Ezra Perin. Retrieved January 4. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)
2. Ezra P. Savage papers at the Nebraska State Historical Society