William Holden (politician)

William Holden ( † after 1882) was an American politician. Between 1867 and 1871 he was Deputy Governor of the State of California.

Career

The Life-history of William Holden are not known. Since March 4, 1850, he was a California resident. He was courteous crossed from Missouri, the prairies and the Rocky Mountains. For two years he worked in Mariposa in the local mines. Then he settled in Stanislaus County. Politically, he joined the Democratic Party. Between 1857 and 1883 he was several times a deputy in the California State Assembly. In the meantime, he also belonged to the State Senate. In 1863 he became district judge in Mendocino County for 18 months.

1866 Holden was elected on the side of Henry Huntly Haight for Lieutenant Governor of California. This post he held 1867-1871. Yet he was Deputy Governor and Chairman of the State Senate. During this time he introduced a number of bills. He also reformed the Cadastre Authority in the State. After the end of his time as Lieutenant Governor, he continued his political career. From 1881 to 1883 he was the last time a member of the State Assembly. After that trace of him.