Caleb Lyon

Caleb Dell Lyon (born December 7, 1811 in Greig, New York – died September 8, 1875 in Rossville, Staten Island, New York) was governor of Idaho Territory from 1864 to 1866 during the last half of the American Civil War. December 7 is the 341st day (342nd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1811 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Greig is a town located in Lewis County, New York. ... NY redirects here. ... September 8 is the 251st day of the year (252nd in leap years). ... 1875 (MDCCCLXXV) was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Rossville is the name by which the western part of Princes Bay, a neighborhood in New York Citys borough of Staten Island, is often called. ... Staten Island, in yellow, lies to the southwest of the rest of New York City. ... NY redirects here. ... Categories: US geography stubs | U.S. historical regions and territories | Idaho history | Montana history | Wyoming history ... 1864 (MDCCCLXIV) was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a leap year starting on Sunday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar. ... 1866 (MDCCCLXVI) is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Wednesday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar. ... This article is becoming very long. ...

In 1847 he was appointed US Consul to Shanghai, but never made it to China - instead he moved to California, and was credited as the designer of the California State Seal adopted in 1849, although the actual design was by Robert S. Garnett.^[1] 1847 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Consul (abbrev. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... The Great Seal of the U.S. state of California. ... 1849 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Robert Selden Garnett (December 16, 1819 – July 13, 1861) was a career military officer, serving in the United States Army until the American Civil War, when be became a Confederate States Army brigadier general. ...

As territorial governor Lyon proved to be extremely unpopular. One journalist wrote he was "a conceited, peculiar man, who made many enemies and misappropriated much of the public funds." During Lyon's administration, the territorial capital was moved from Lewiston to Boise, reputedly because Lyon thought it was better to have the capital in a larger city. Lewiston is the county seat and largest city in Nez Perce County, Idaho. ... Nickname: City of Trees Motto: Energy Peril Success Location of Boise in the State of Idaho Coordinates: Country United States State Idaho County Ada Founded 1863 Incorporated 1864 Mayor David H. Bieter (NP) Area    - City {{{area_total}}} km²  (64 sq mi) Elevation {{{elevation}}} m  (2700 ft) Population  - City 211,830  - Metro...

Lyon started a diamond-prospecting frenzy when he claimed that a prospector had found a diamond near Ruby City, Idaho. Although hundreds of men staked claims, no genuine diamonds were found as a result.^[2]

Lyon served a single term in the United States House of Representatives from 1853 to 1855, representing New York as an independent. Seal of the House of Representatives The United States House of Representatives (or simply the House) is one of the two chambers of the United States Congress, the other being the Senate. ... 1853 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... 1855 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ...

References

1. ^ California State Capitol Museum: Great Seal of California
2. ^ Dan Plazak A Hole in the Ground with a Liar at the Top (2006) ISBN 978-0-87480-840-7

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Governors of Idaho Territory
Wallace • Lyon • Ballard • Bowen • Bennett • Thompson • Brayman • Neil • Irwin • Bunn • Stevenson • Shoup