Francis Patrick Carney

Francis Patrick Carney
10th Lieutenant Governor of Colorado
In office 1899–1901
Governor	Charles S. Thomas
Preceded by	Jared L. Brush
Succeeded by	David C. Coates
Member of the Colorado Senate
In office 1895–1899
Member of the Colorado General Assembly
In office 1893–1895
Personal details
Born	September 20, 1846 County Fermanagh, Ireland
Died	May 4, 1902 (aged 55) Ouray, Colorado, U.S.
Political party	Populist

Francis Patrick Carney (September 20, 1846 – May 4, 1902) was an Irish-American politician who served as the 10th Lieutenant Governor of Colorado. He was a member of the Populist party and served from 1899 to 1901 under administration Governor Charles Spalding Thomas.[1]

Early life

He was born September 20, 1846, in County Fermanagh, Ireland. His family emigrated to New York City in 1859 and moved to Ouray, Colorado in 1877.

Career

He became a mason and worked as a contractor and miner as well as an organizer of labor unions. He served as member of the Colorado General Assembly from 1893 to 1895 and Colorado Senate from 1895 to 1899. Carney served as the 10th Lieutenant Governor of Colorado from 1899 to 1901.

Death

He died May 4, 1902, in Ouray, Colorado.

References

1. State of Colorado:Lt. Gov. Carney page

Political offices
Preceded by Jared L. Brush	Lieutenant Governor of Colorado 1899–1901	Succeeded by David C. Coates