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He was elected lieutenant governor in 1886 as a Republican, and became governor on September 12, 1887, upon the death of Democratic Governor Washington Bartlett. The 1886 election was the first split between the two posts in California's history.
The current governor is Republican Mike DeWine, who took office on January 14, 2019. Qualifications. The governor's working office is in the Vern Riffe State Office Tower in downtown Columbus. To become governor of Ohio, a candidate must be a qualified elector in the state.
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.
He was president of the San Diego, Cuyamaca and Eastern Railroad, and in 1886, was elected lieutenant governor of California. Governor Washington Bartlett died in office on September 12, 1887, and Waterman, who was lieutenant governor at the time, assumed the governor’s office.
Robert Waterman may refer to: Robert Waterman (bishop) (1894–1984), Anglican bishop in Canada. Robert Waterman (governor) (1826–1891), governor of California. Robert Waterman (sea captain) (1808–1884), clipper ship captain.
Robert Waterman was the Republican lieutenant governor under a Democratic governor, Washington Bartlett. He became governor when Bartlett died in office, the fourth lieutenant governor to move into the governor’s chair.
Robert Waterman 1887–1891 Significant Facts. Born: December 15, 1826 in Fairfield, New York Died: April 12, 1891 in San Diego, California Married: Jane Gardner on September 29, 1847 in Belvedere, IL Political Party: Republican Family. Father: John Dean Waterman Mother: Mary Graves Waldo Wife: Jane Gardner
