Samuel Thomas Hauser

Samuel Thomas Hauser ( born January 10, 1833 in Falmouth, Pendleton County, Kentucky, † November 10, 1914 in Helena, Montana ) was an American politician. He was from 1885 to 1889, the tenth Governor of the Montana Territory.

Early years

Samuel Hauser grew up in Kentucky and attended the local schools. In 1854 he came to St. Louis in Missouri, where some relatives of his mother worked as a successful business. Hauser then worked as an engineer in railroad in Missouri. Then he tried his luck in 1861 on the goldfields on the Salmon River. In the spring of 1862 he boarded one of the first steam ships that sailed up the Missouri. Upon his arrival in Fort Benton he started with another group of gold washers on the search for gold. Through his walks in the Montana Territory Hauser was a pioneer in this field.

Rise in Montana

In 1864, Hauser was one of the founders of one of the first banks in Virginia City. Later he was involved in the establishment of banks in Helena, Butte, Missoula and Fort Benton. In addition to these activities, he was also active in other sectors of the economy in his new home. These included the real estate business, livestock, urban construction, irrigation systems and the railway. He was involved in more than 30 mines. Through his undertakings, he was one of the richest and most influential people in Montana.

Political career

Politically, Hauser member of the Democratic Party. Because of his influence, he was appointed by U.S. President Grover Cleveland to the new territorial governor in 1885. Several times he was a delegate to the Democratic National Conventions. As Governor, he sat down for a Helena as the capital of the territory. By 1887 he was territorial governor. Due to economic crises and the loss in value of silver Hauser came towards the end of the 19th century in economic difficulties. The marketing of gewonner from hydropower electricity means to him at the beginning of the 20th century, the economic recovery. This industry was brand new and Hauser came to a gap in the market. But shortly before his death he got in trouble once again, led as natural disasters and a tough competition to other economic setbacks. Samuel Hauser died in 1914. He was married to Ellen Farrar Kennett since 1871.

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