Francis E. Warren | |
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 Warren in 1919 | |
| 26thDean of the United States Senate | |
| In office November 9, 1924 – November 24, 1929 | |
| Preceded by | Henry Cabot Lodge |
| Succeeded by | Furnifold McLendel Simmons |
| United States Senator fromWyoming | |
| In office November 24, 1890 – March 3, 1893 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Clarence D. Clark |
| In office March 4, 1895 – November 24, 1929 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph M. Carey |
| Succeeded by | Patrick J. Sullivan |
| 1stGovernor of Wyoming | |
| In office October 11, 1890 - November 24, 1890 | |
| Preceded by | Himself (as Territorial Governor) |
| Succeeded by | Amos W. Barber |
| 6th & 10thGovernor of Wyoming Territory | |
| In office April 9, 1889 – October 11, 1890 | |
| Appointed by | Benjamin Harrison |
| Preceded by | Thomas Moonlight |
| Succeeded by | Office abolished |
| In office February 28, 1885 – November 11, 1886 | |
| Appointed by | Chester Arthur |
| Preceded by | Elliot S. N. Morgan |
| Succeeded by | George W. Baxter |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Francis Emroy Warren (1844-06-20)June 20, 1844 Hinsdale, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | November 24, 1929(1929-11-24) (aged 85) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Profession | Politician,farmer |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
| Signature |  |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States of AmericaUnion |
| Branch/service |  Union Army Massachusetts Militia |
| Rank |  Corporal (U.S.) Captain (Massachusetts) |
| Unit | 49th Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Francis Emroy Warren (June 20, 1844 – November 24, 1929) was an American politician of theRepublican Party best known for his years in theUnited States Senate representingWyoming and being the firstGovernor of Wyoming. A soldier in theUnion Army during theAmerican Civil War, he was the last veteran of that conflict to serve in the U.S. Senate.[1]
Warren was born on June 20, 1844, inHinsdale,Berkshire County,Massachusetts, the son of Cynthia Estella (Abbott) and Joseph Spencer Warren.[2][3] He grew up attending common schools and his local Hinsdale Academy.
During theCivil War, Warren served in the49th Massachusetts Infantry as anoncommissioned officer. At the age of nineteen at the siege ofPort Hudson, Warren received theMedal of Honor for battlefield gallantry. His entire platoon was destroyed by Confederate bombardment, and Warren, taking a serious scalp wound, disabled the artillery. Warren later served as acaptain in theMassachusetts Militia.
Rank and Organization: Corporal, Company C, 49th Massachusetts Infantry.
Place and Date: At Port Hudson, La., May 27, 1863.
Entered Service At: Hinsdale, Mass.
Birth: Hinsdale, Mass.
Date Of Issue: September 30, 1893.
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Francis E. Warren married Helen Smith, a woman from Massachusetts, although all of their married life until his first election to the United States Senate upon statehood in1890 was spent in Wyoming. They had two children, a daughter, Helen Frances, and a son, Frederick Emory. Mrs. Warren was the president of church, literary and charitable societies ofCheyenne, vice-president of the Foundling Hospital, andDaughter of the American Revolution.[6]
Following the Civil War, Warren engaged infarming and stock-raising in Massachusetts before moving to Wyoming (then part of theTerritory of Dakota) in 1868. Settling inCheyenne, Warren engaged inreal estate,mercantile business,livestock raising and the establishment of Cheyenne'sfirst lighting system, becoming quite wealthy.
Warren's political work included: member, WyomingTerritorial Senate (1873–1874, 1884–1885), serving as senate president; member, CheyenneCity Council (1873–1874);treasurer of Wyoming (1876, 1879, 1882, 1884); andMayor of Cheyenne (1885).
In February 1885, Warren was appointedGovernor of theTerritory of Wyoming by PresidentChester A. Arthur, although he was removed byDemocratic PresidentGrover Cleveland in November 1886. He was reappointed by PresidentBenjamin Harrison in April 1889, and served until 1890, when he was elected firstGovernor of Wyoming (October 11, 1890 – November 24, 1890).
In November 1890, Warren resigned as governor, having been elected to theUnited States Senate as a Republican, serving until March 4, 1893. He then resumed his former business pursuits before returning to the Senate (March 4, 1895–November 24, 1929). Warren chaired the following Senate Committees:
Warren died on November 24, 1929, inWashington, D.C. His funeral service was held in the United States Senate chamber. At the time of his death, he had served longer than any other U.S. senator.
F. E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne, Wyoming is named after Warren. Additionally, Warren's daughter married then-CaptainJohn J. Pershing in 1905. Several years later, PresidentTheodore Roosevelt promoted Pershing from captain tobrigadier general over 900 senior officers. Pershing's wife and three daughters were later killed during a fire at thePresidio inSan Francisco. Warren was also the first senator to hire a female staffer and, as appropriations chairman duringWorld War I, he was instrumental in funding the American efforts. Warren and his second wife, Clara LaBarron Morgan, bought theNagle Warren Mansion in 1915, and their dining room hosted people such as presidents Theodore Roosevelt andWilliam Howard Taft.[7][8] This mansion is now listed on theNational Register of Historic Places.[9] In 1958, he was inducted into theHall of Great Westerners of theNational Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.[10]
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| Party political offices | ||
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| First | Republican nominee forGovernor of Wyoming 1890 | Succeeded by Edward Ivinson |
| Republican nominee forU.S. Senator fromWyoming (Class 2) 1918,1924 | Succeeded by | |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by | Mayor of Cheyenne, Wyoming 1885 | Succeeded by ' |
| Preceded by | Governor of Wyoming Territory 1885–1886 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Governor of Wyoming Territory 1889–1890 | Succeeded by Himself as state Governor |
| Preceded by Himself as Territorial Governor | Governor of Wyoming October 11, 1890 - November 24, 1890 | Succeeded by |
| U.S. Senate | ||
| Preceded by (none) | U.S. Senator (Class 1) from Wyoming November 18, 1890 – March 4, 1893 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | U.S. Senator (Class 2) from Wyoming March 4, 1895 – November 24, 1929 | Succeeded by |
| Honorary titles | ||
| Preceded by | Dean of the United States Senate November 9, 1924 – November 24, 1929 | Succeeded by |
| National Rifle Association of America | ||
| Preceded by | President of the NRA 1925 | Succeeded by |
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| Military Affairs Committee (1816–1947) | | |
| Naval Affairs Committee (1816–1947) | ||
| Armed Services Committee (1947–present) | ||
Chairs of theUnited States Senate Committee on Appropriations | ||
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| Public Buildings and Grounds (1857–1947) | ||
| Public Works (1947–1977) | ||
| Environment and Public Works (1977–present) | ||
| Agriculture (1829–1857; 1863–1881) | | |
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| Agriculture and Forestry (1884–1977) | ||
| Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (1977–) | ||
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