Certificate, Coroner - Governor Elias Conway

 
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Certificate, Coroner, Governor Elias Conway
Certificate, Coroner - Governor Elias Conway
Certificate, Coroner, Governor Elias Conway
Certificate, Coroner, Governor Elias Conway

Certificate, Coroner - Governor Elias Conway

Object number1999.059.08
DateFebruary 6, 1860
OriginWashington County, Arkansas
MediumPaper, Ink
Dimensions3 1/2 x 10 in. (8.9 x 25.4 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum collection
Terms
  • Certificate, confirmation
  • Certificate, confirmation
DescriptionA coroner certificate signed by Elias N. Conway Governor of the State of Arkansas dated February 6, 1860. The certificate recognizes H.H. Elliot as the newly elected Colonel Commandant of Regiment No. 46 of the Militia of the State of Arkansas in the County of Washington. The top center of the certificate reads, "The State of Arkansas" with an eagle holding a flag below. The ink is printed in black and the Colonel Commandant's name and appointment is written in brown ink. It is signed by Governor Conway and the Secretary of State.

Elias Conway was born on May 17, 1812 in Greeneville, Tennessee. He was elected governor in 1852. While he was governor, five railroad companies were chartered. Conway’s created a new court of chancery in Pulaski County to place the Real Estate and State Banks in receivership to help stabilize the economy. He also created the state’s first geological survey, reformed swampland reclamation, promoted the state’s assumption of the School of the Blind, improved the prison, and created a stable, prosperable state economy while serving as governor. He left office in 1860, and died on February 28, 1892.
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