Francis Patrick Carney

Francis Patrick Carney (September 20, 1846 – May 4, 1902) was an Irish-American politician who served as the 10th Lieutenant Governor of Colorado. He was a member of the Populist party and served from 1899 to 1901 under administration Governor Charles Spalding Thomas.[1]

Francis Patrick Carney
10th Lieutenant Governor of Colorado
In office
1899–1901
GovernorCharles S. Thomas
Preceded byJared L. Brush
Succeeded byDavid C. Coates
Member of the Colorado Senate
In office
1895–1899
Member of the Colorado General Assembly
In office
1893–1895
Personal details
BornSeptember 20, 1846
County Fermanagh, Ireland
DiedMay 4, 1902 (aged 55)
Ouray, Colorado, U.S.
Political partyPopulist

Early life

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He was born September 20, 1846, in County Fermanagh, Ireland. His family emigrated to New York City in 1859 and moved to Ouray, Colorado in 1877.

Career

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He became a mason and worked as a contractor and miner as well as an organizer of labor unions. He served as member of the Colorado General Assembly from 1893 to 1895 and Colorado Senate from 1895 to 1899. Carney served as the 10th Lieutenant Governor of Colorado from 1899 to 1901.

Death

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He died May 4, 1902, in Ouray, Colorado.

References

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Political offices
Preceded by Lieutenant Governor of Colorado
1899–1901
Succeeded by