Stephen P. Hempstead
Stephen Hempstead | |
|---|---|
| 2nd Governor of Iowa | |
| In office December 4, 1850 – December 9, 1854 | |
| Preceded by | Ansel Briggs |
| Succeeded by | James W. Grimes |
| Judge Dubuque County, Iowa | |
| In office 1855–1867 | |
| Auditor of Dubuque County, Iowa | |
| In office 1869–1873 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 1, 1812 New London, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | February 16, 1883 (aged 70) Dubuque, Iowa, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Lavinia Moore Lackland |
| Children | 6 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Years of service | 1831-1832 |
| Battles/wars | Black Hawk War |
Stephen P. Hempstead (October 1, 1812 – February 16, 1883) was the second Governor of Iowa. A Democrat, he served from 1850 to 1854.