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Joshua G. Newbold
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Lieutenant Governor of Iowa
In office
January 13, 1876 – February 1, 1877
Governor Samuel J. Kirkwood
Preceded by Joseph Dysart
Succeeded by Frank T. Campbell
10th Governor of Iowa
In office
February 1, 1877 – January 17, 1878
Lieutenant vacant
Preceded by Samuel J. Kirkwood
Succeeded by John H. Gear
Personal details
Born (1830-05-12)May 12, 1830
Fayette County, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died June 10, 1903(1903-06-10) (aged 73)
Mount Pleasant, Iowa, U.S.
Political party Republican

Joshua Gaskill Newbold (born May 12, 1830 – died June 10, 1903) was an important leader in Iowa. He served as the tenth Governor of Iowa. He was also a soldier and a farmer.

Early Life and Faith

Joshua Newbold was born on May 12, 1830, in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. He grew up in a Quaker family. Quakers are a Christian group known for their peaceful beliefs. Later in his life, he became a Baptist. In 1854, when he was 24, Joshua moved to Iowa. There, he worked as a farmer.

Serving in the Civil War

In 1862, during the American Civil War, Joshua Newbold joined the Union Army. He became a captain in Company C, 25th Regiment of the Iowa Infantry. He fought in several important battles. These included the Battle of Chickasaw Bayou and the Battle of Fort Hindman. He also took part in the Third Battle of Chattanooga. Other battles were the Battle of Ringgold Gap and the Atlanta Campaign. He was also part of Sherman's March to the Sea.

Political Career in Iowa

After the Civil War, Newbold continued to serve his community. From 1872 to 1876, he was a member of the Iowa House of Representatives. This is where laws are made for the state of Iowa.

In 1876, he was elected Lieutenant Governor of Iowa. He was a member of the Republican Party. The Lieutenant Governor is like a vice-president for the state. They take over if the Governor cannot do their job.

Joshua Newbold became Governor when the current Governor, Samuel J. Kirkwood, resigned. Governor Kirkwood left his position to become a U.S. Senator. Newbold then served as the tenth Governor of Iowa from 1877 to 1878.

Later Life

After his time as Governor, Newbold continued to be active in public service. From 1899 to 1903, he served as the mayor of Mount Pleasant, Iowa. He passed away in Mount Pleasant on June 10, 1903. He was buried in the Forest Home cemetery there.

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