About Jasper Babcock
Lived 1821 – 1896 (aged 74). Jasper Babcock was an American politician.
Jasper Babcock (April 6, 1821 - 1896) was an American politician who served as the Secretary of State for Nevada from 1879 to 1882. He was a Republican.
Babcock was born in Ashford, Connecticut. His parents moved to New York where he lived until 1852. In 1855 he gave testimony on California's state prison system.
He was preceded in office by James D. Minor. He was succeeded by John M. Dormer.
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Who was Jasper Babcock?
Nevada secretary of state
When was Jasper Babcock born?
Jasper Babcock was born on 6 April 1821 in Ashford.
When did Jasper Babcock die?
Jasper Babcock died on 25 March 1896 in San Jose.
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Jasper Babcock was a politician.
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Jasper Babcock was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jasper Babcock. https://biography.guide/jasper-babcock/
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