13 Facts About Alvan Flanders

Alvan Flanders was an American businessman and politician who served as the 8th governor of Washington Territory from 1869 to 1870.

Alvan Flanders moved to Humboldt County, California, in 1851, and there engaged in the lumber business until 1858.

Alvan Flanders was one of the founders and proprietors of the "San Francisco Daily Times".

Alvan Flanders served as member of the California State Assembly in 1861.

Alvan Flanders was an officer of the United States branch mint in 1861.

Alvan Flanders moved to the Territory of Washington in 1863 and engaged in mercantile pursuits in Wallula.

Alvan Flanders was elected as a Republican to the Fortieth Congress.

Alvan Flanders was not a candidate for renomination in 1868.

Alvan Flanders was appointed by President Grant as Governor of the Territory of Washington on April 5,1869, and served until 1870.

Alvan Flanders returned to San Francisco, at the expiration of his term.

Alvan Flanders was interred at Laurel Hill Cemetery which no longer exists, and his re-interment location is unknown.

Alvan Flanders was related to the political Flanders family of Vermont.

Alvan Flanders was cousin to; Francis Durrell Flanders, Benjamin Franklin Flanders, and Ralph Edward Flanders.