Jasper Babcock Explained

Jasper Babcock (April 6, 1821 - 1896) was an American politician who served as the Secretary of State for Nevada from 1879 to 1882.[1] He was a Republican.[2] [3]

Babcock was born in Ashford, Connecticut. His parents moved to New York where he lived until 1852.[4] In 1855 he gave testimony on California's state prison system.[5]

He was preceded in office by James D. Minor.[2] He issued a report for a two-year period.[6] He was succeeded by John M. Dormer.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Report. Nevada State. Library. May 29, 1966. Google Books.
  2. https://www.nvsos.gov/sos/sos-information/office-facts/previous-secretaries-of-state Previous Secretaries of State
  3. Web site: American Politics (Non-partisan) from the Beginning to Date. Embodying a History of All the Political Parties with Their Views and Records on All Important Questions. Great Speeches on All Great Issues, the Text of All Existing Political Laws ... Also a Complete Federal Blue Book. Cooper. Thomas Valentine. 1883.
  4. Web site: Reproduction of Thompson and West's History of Nevada, 1881. Thompson &. West. May 29, 1958. Howell-North. Google Books.
  5. Web site: Report of Committee Relative to the Condition and Management of the State Prison. California Legislature Senate State Prison. Committee. May 29, 1855. B.B. Redding, state printer. Google Books.
  6. Web site: Biennial Report of the Secretary of State. Nevada Secretary of. State. May 29, 1875. Google Books.

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