Robert Waterman (governor)

Robert Whitney Waterman
Portrait by I. W. Taber
17th Governor of California
In office
September 12, 1887  January 8, 1891
LieutenantStephen M. White
Preceded byWashington Bartlett
Succeeded byHenry Markham
17th Lieutenant Governor of California
In office
January 8, 1887  September 12, 1887
GovernorWashington Bartlett
Preceded byJohn Daggett
Succeeded byStephen M. White
Personal details
Born(1826-12-15)December 15, 1826
Fairfield, New York, US
DiedApril 12, 1891(1891-04-12) (aged 64)
San Diego, California, US
Political partyRepublican
SpouseJane Gardner
Children7

Robert Whitney Waterman (December 15, 1826 – April 12, 1891) was an American politician. He served as the 17th governor of California from September 12, 1887, until January 8, 1891.