Jesse Fuller McDonald

Jesse Fuller McDonald (June 30, 1858 – February 25, 1942) was an American public official, civil engineer and surveyor, who served as the 16th governor of Colorado from 1905 to 1907.After completing his education in Ohio's public school system, he studied civil engineering and surveying.Five years later, he formed a partnership with George M. Robinson, and became the owner of several lucrative mines, including the Harvard, Penrose and El Dorado.A law was enacted making it illegal for employees to picket and hinder workers who were trying to enter mines, and Colorado's income flourished with the arrival of several large sugar beet companies into the area.He stayed active in public service, serving as chair of the Republican State Central Committee from 1910 to 1914, and again from 1931 to 1934.
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