Arthur I. Boreman

Events

1

Episodes

4

Years

1861–1863

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Arthur I. Boreman, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

1. West Virginia admitted as 35th U.S. state

   1861–1863

   Role: First Governor of West Virginia

   1. 11861 · Western VirginiaFormation of the Restored Government

      Western counties established a separate government under Francis Pierpont in 1861, setting the stage for statehood.

   2. 2Dec 31, 1862 · Washington, D.C.Lincoln's Enabling Act

      President Lincoln approved an enabling act in December 1862 requiring gradual abolition of slavery.

   3. 31863 · West VirginiaElection of First Governor

      Arthur I. Boreman was elected as the first governor of West Virginia in 1863.

   4. 4June 20, 1863 · Place of admission act not specified in sources (legacy row cites Charleston, West Virginia)Admission to the Union

      West Virginia was admitted as the 35th U.S. state on June 20, 1863.

Sources

1. Arthur I. Boreman Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-17