Robert Waterman

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
Children: Mary, James, Helen, Waldo, Anna and Abby

Find out more about the time period and interests of Robert Waterman

Did You Know?

  • Governor Waterman’s nickname was “Old Honesty”
  • Waterman Canyon was named after Governor Waterman who owned a ranch there of several hundred acre

Biography

Bibliography

Speeches

Executive Orders and Proclamations