Leland Stanford

By archen07

  • Amasa Leland is born to Josiah and Elizabeth Phillips

    Stanford was born to Josiah and Elizabeth Phillips in Watervliet, New York, one of eight children.
  • Marries Jane Elizabeth Lathrop

    Marries Jane Elizabeth Lathrop

    Stanford marries Jane Elizabeth Lathrop, his childhood sweetheart.
  • Is elected California governor for a two-year term

    Is elected California governor for a two-year term

  • Leland Stanford Jr. dies

    Leland Stanford Jr. dies

  • Becomes Stanford University's first president

    Becomes Stanford University's first president

  • Dies in Palo Alto home

    Dies in Palo Alto home

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