Newton Edmunds Biography


	This biography appears on page 789 in "History of South 
	Dakota" by Doane Robinson, Vol. I (1904) and was scanned, 
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	NEWTON EDMUNDS, second territorial governor of Dakota, was born 
at Hartland, New York, May 31, 1819, was educated in the common schools 
and a private academy. Came to Dakota in 1861 to accept a clerkship in 
the surveyor general's office, but two years later was appointed 
governor by President Lincoln. Served three years. Obtained great 
influence over the hostile Indians and was upon many commissions to 
effect treaties with them. Engaged in banking business and became 
wealthy. He still resides at Yankton.