Ransom Burnell | |
|---|---|
| 14thPresident pro tempore of the California State Senate | |
| In office 1865 | |
| Preceded by | Addison M. Crane |
| Succeeded by | S. P. Wright |
| Member of theCalifornia State Senate from the14th district | |
| In office 1861–1865 | |
| 12thSpeaker of the California State Assembly | |
| In office January 1861 – May 1861 | |
| Preceded by | Phillip Moore |
| Succeeded by | George Barstow |
| Member of theCalifornia State Assembly from the19th district | |
| In office January 1861 – December 1861 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ransom Burnell 1821 Sinclairville,New York, U.S. |
| Died | February 13, 1880 (age 58-59) Napa,California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic Union |
Ransom Burnell (1821–1880) was a politician fromCalifornia who served in theCalifornia State Assembly andCalifornia State Senate, and asPresident pro tempore of the State Senate and asSpeaker of the Assembly, being one of only three people to hold both offices, along withJames T. Farley andToni Atkins.[1] Burnell was elected speaker as a compromise candidate after the State Assembly took 10 days and 109 ballots to elect a speaker.[2]
| Preceded by | Speaker of the California State Assembly January 1861–May 1861 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | President pro tempore of the California State Senate 1865-1865 | Succeeded by |
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