11 Facts About Frederick Low

Frederick Ferdinand Low was an American politician and diplomat who served as the ninth governor of California from 1863 to 1867.

Frederick Low was previously a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1862 to 1863, and later in life was appointed United States Minister to China, where he served from 1869 to 1873.

Frederick Low moved to California, entering the shipping business in San Francisco in 1849.

Frederick Low became a banker in Marysville, California from 1854 from 1861.

Frederick Low presented credentials as a Republican Member-elect to the 37th Congress but was not permitted to take his seat until a special act of Congress was passed.

Frederick Low served as a member of the US House of Representatives from June 3,1862 to March 3,1863.

Frederick Low was appointed in 1863 as collector of the Port of San Francisco, and later that year was elected the 9th Governor of California, serving from December 10,1863 to December 5,1867.

Frederick Low was the second California governor to live in the Stanford Mansion as the official residence and office until the opening of the California State Capitol in 1869.

Frederick Low served as United States Minister to China from 1869 to 1874.

Frederick Low died in San Francisco on July 21,1894.

Frederick Low is buried in the Cypress Lawn Memorial Park in Colma.