Previously, Rolph had been the 30th mayor of San Francisco from January 8,1912, until his resignation to become governor.
10 Facts About James Rolph
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James Rolph married Annie Marshall Reid and had at least one son: James Rolph, III.
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James Rolph entered the shipping business in 1900, by forming a partnership with George Hind.
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In 1924, James Rolph appeared as himself in a Slim Summerville comedy short film, Hello, Frisco.
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James Rolph knew of the power in San Francisco of the Roman Catholic Church.
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James Rolph established a deep friendship with Archbishop Edward Joseph Hanna.
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James Rolph resigned in 1931 to assume the office of governor of California.
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James Rolph was the second California governor to die in office, the first being Washington Bartlett in 1887.
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James Rolph is buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Colma, California.
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James Rolph was succeeded as governor by Lieutenant Governor Frank Merriam.