List of Governors of Iowa Territory
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This is a list of Governors of Iowa Territory.
| # | Governor | Took Office | Left Office | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robert Lucas Robert Lucas (governor) Robert Lucas was the 12th Governor of the U.S. state of Ohio, serving from 1832 to 1836. He served as the first Governor of Iowa Territory from 1838 to 1841.-Early life:... |
August 15, 1838 | 1841 | Democratic Democratic Party (United States) The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous... |
| 2 | John Chambers | 1841 | 1845 | Whig |
| 3 | James Clarke | 1845 | December 3, 1846 | Democratic Democratic Party (United States) The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous... |
Acting Governors of Iowa Territory
- William B. ConwayWilliam B. ConwayWilliam Bernard Conway was an American politician from Iowa.Born in New Castle County, Delaware, Conway was admitted to the Pennsylvania bar and practiced law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 1838, he appointed Secretary of the Iowa Territory and served briefly as acting governor until the arrival...
served briefly as acting governor prior to Robert Lucas' arrival.