Elisha P. Ferry
Elisha P. Ferry | |
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| 1st Governor of Washington | |
| In office November 11, 1889 – January 11, 1893 | |
| Lieutenant | Charles E. Laughton |
| Preceded by | Miles Conway Moore as Territorial Governor |
| Succeeded by | John McGraw |
| 10th Governor of Washington Territory | |
| In office April 26, 1872 – November 1, 1880 | |
| Preceded by | Edward S. Salomon |
| Succeeded by | William A. Newell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Elisha Peyre Ferry August 9, 1825 Monroe County, Michigan Territory, U.S. |
| Died | October 14, 1895 (aged 70) Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Sarah Brown Kellog (m. 1850–1912) |
| Children | 5 |
| Relatives | Clinton P. Ferry (nephew) |
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Elisha Peyre Ferry (August 9, 1825 – October 14, 1895) was an American lawyer and politician who served as the first governor of Washington from 1889 to 1893. Ferry was a Republican who had twice been Governor of Washington Territory, the only one to serve two terms. On Washington's admission as a state on November 11, 1889, he became its inaugural governor, serving one term, stepping down in 1893 because of failing health.