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# George Stoneman

(1822–1894)   Military Officer   United States

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George Stoneman was a military officer from the United States.

## Quick Facts About George Stoneman

Born August 8, 1822

Died September 5, 1894

Nationality United States

Profession Military Officer

## About George Stoneman

George Stoneman Jr. was an American military officer and politician who served as the 15th governor of California from 1883 to 1887.

##  Quotes by George Stoneman

> [I have therefore concluded to apply for the privilege of becoming a Cadet at West Point.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/george-stoneman/i-have-therefore-concluded-to-apply-for-the-privilege-of-becoming-a/)

George Stoneman

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/945/george-stoneman-82253_becoming_i-have-therefore-concluded-to-apply-for_1562255.jpg)

> [I will embrace the first opportunity to get to California and it is altogether probable that when once there I shall never…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/george-stoneman/i-will-embrace-the-first-opportunity-to-get-to-california-and-it-is/)

George Stoneman

[California](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/california/)

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> [A military life has ever comported with my inclination.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/george-stoneman/a-military-life-has-ever-comported-with-my-inclination/)

George Stoneman

[Army](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/army/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a76/george-stoneman-82253_inclination_a-military-life-has-ever-comported-with_1949755.jpg)

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