Episode 3 of 3

Irwin Inauguration

When
1875-12-09
Where
California
Part of
Newton Booth resigns; Pacheco acts as Governor of California

William Irwin was inaugurated as the 13th governor of California on December 9, 1875.

Irwin, who had served as acting lieutenant governor for nine months, was elected governor in the September 1875 elections. He was inaugurated on December 9, 1875, succeeding Pacheco.

Sources

  1. William Irwin (California politician) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-17
  2. Romualdo Pacheco Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14

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