Garber, Silas

Silas Garber was born in Logan County, Ohio . In 1850, he moved to Clayton County , Iowa , where he worked as a farmer. ^{[1] [2]}

On October 3, 1862, after the outbreak of the Civil War , Garber joined the 3rd Missouri Infantry Regiment with the rank of private. On April 13, 1863, he was transferred to the 27th Iowa Infantry Regiment and promoted to captain ^[1] .

On August 8, 1865, Garber retired and moved to California , where he engaged in livestock trade. ^[2] In 1870, he moved to Webster County, Nebraska , and in 1872 settled in the city of ^[1] .

In 1871, Garber was elected district judge for inheritance, wills and guardianship, and in 1872 became a member of the House of Representatives of Nebraska ^[2] . In 1873, he became the archivist of the Lincoln Land Administration. ^[1]

In November 1874, Garber was elected Governor of Nebraska, and in 1876 re-elected to a second term. During his tenure, immigration benefits were increased, a new state constitution was adopted, and agricultural development was supported ^{[1] [2]} .

From 1875 to 1876, Garber was a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln ^[3] . On January 9, 1879, Garber resigned as governor, retired from public service, and returned to Red Cloud ^[1] .

Garber was married twice: to Rosella Dana and Lira Wheeler. He had one child ^{[1] [2]} .

Garber died on January 12, 1905 and was buried in the Red Cloud Cemetery. ^{[1] [4]}

• Silas Garber papers . Nebraska State Historical Society. Date of treatment March 6, 2015.