Nehemiah G. Ordway, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Nehemiah G. Ordway

American politician

Date of Birth: 10-Nov-1828

Place of Birth: New Hampshire, United States

Date of Death: 03-Jul-1907

Profession: politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio


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About Nehemiah G. Ordway

  • Nehemiah George Ordway (November 10, 1828 – July 3, 1907) was an American politician who was a New Hampshire state senator and the seventh Governor of Dakota Territory.
  • Ordway was regarded as one of Dakota Territory's most controversial governors.Nehemiah Ordway was born in Warner, New Hampshire.
  • After receiving his education, Ordway entered the mercantile and banking businesses.
  • During Abraham Lincoln's bid for the Presidency in 1860, Ordway served as chairman in New Hampshire for the new Republican party.
  • In 1862, he was appointed General Agent of the Post Office Department for the New England states.
  • From 1863 until 1875, Ordway served as Sergeant at Arms of the United States House of Representatives in Washington, D.C.
  • He organized Center Market in Washington, DC and controlled it for the remainder of his life.
  • From 1875 until 1880, Ordway served as state senator in New Hampshire. The New Hampshire congressional delegation nominated Nehemiah Ordway for the office of Governor of Dakota Territory.
  • In May 1880, he was appointed by President Rutherford B.
  • Hayes.
  • Ordway was confirmed on June 1, 1880; he arrived in Yankton with his wife and son on June 23, 1880. During his time as governor, Ordway made efforts to move the territorial capitol to Bismarck.
  • This action angered political leaders in Yankton and Sioux Falls.
  • Citizens of Yankton viewed Ordway as corrupt. On February 2, 1881, nine consecutive days of snowfall started in Dakota Territory, resulting in food and fuel shortages.
  • Governor Ordway sought Army and Indian supplies until private donations could be obtained.
  • Eventually, he obtained $7000 in cash contributions as well as six tons of relief supplies. According to records, Governor Ordway engaged in a number of questionable dealings.
  • In May 1881, Richard F.
  • Pettigrew filed charges against Governor Ordway, insisting on his removal from office.
  • On June 2, 1883, Ordway successfully moved the capital of Dakota Territory from Yankton to Bismarck with the assistance of Alexander McKenzie, an agent for the Northern Pacific Railway.
  • In the fall of 1883, representatives of southern counties made further efforts to remove Ordway from office.
  • He was indicted for corruption and President Chester A.
  • Arthur replaced him with Gilbert A.
  • Pierce in 1884.After leaving office, Ordway remained in Bismarck for a number of years because of investments.
  • He lobbied for the Northern Pacific Railway and fought against separate statehood for the southern counties.
  • During the 1890s, Ordway returned to New Hampshire, where he managed two large farms and spent the rest of his life. Nehemiah G.
  • Ordway is the namesake of the community of Ordway, South Dakota.

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