Elisha P. Ferry, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Elisha P. Ferry

American politician

Date of Birth: 09-Aug-1825

Place of Birth: Monroe, Michigan, United States

Date of Death: 14-Oct-1895

Profession: politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Elisha Peyre Ferry (August 9, 1825 – October 14, 1895) was the first Governor of the U.S.
State of Washington.
Ferry was a Republican lawyer who had twice been Governor of Washington Territory, the only one to serve two terms.
On Washington's admission as a state on November 11, 1889, he became its inaugural governor, serving one term, stepping down in 1893 because of failing health.