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John McGraw (governor)

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John Harte McGraw (Born Penobscot County, Maine October 4, 1850 - June 23, 1910) was the second governor of Washington State.

He served as Republican Governor January 9, 1893 - January 11, 1897. Previously he was Sheriff of King County, Washington.

McGraw, a law graduate, has also been President of Seattle First National Bank and Seattle Chamber of Commerce. After leaving office, he made money during the Klondike Gold Rush.

He died on June 23, 1910 from typhoid fever.

References

National Governors Asociation


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