Stephen Hempstead | |
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2nd Governor of Iowa | |
In office December 4, 1850 – December 9, 1854 | |
Preceded by | Ansel Briggs |
Succeeded by | James W. Grimes |
Dubuque County Judge | |
In office 1855–1867 | |
Auditor of Dubuque County, Iowa | |
In office 1869–1873 | |
Personal details | |
Born | New London, Connecticut, U.S. | October 1, 1812
Died | February 16, 1883 Dubuque, Iowa, U.S. | (aged 70)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Lavinia Moore Lackland |
Children | 6 |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Years of service | 1831-1832 |
Battles/wars | Black Hawk War |
Stephen P. Hempstead (October 1, 1812 – February 16, 1883) was the second Governor of Iowa. A Democrat, he served from 1850 to 1854.