Isaac Roop

Isaac Roop
Provisional Governor of the Proposed Territory of Nevada
In office
December 15, 1859 – March 2, 1861
Preceded byNone
Succeeded byJames W. Nye (as Territorial Governor)
Personal details
Born(1822-03-13)March 13, 1822
Carroll County, Maryland, U.S.
DiedFebruary 14, 1869(1869-02-14) (aged 46)
Susanville, California, U.S.
Resting placeSusanville Cemetery
PartyWhig
SpouseNancy (nee Gardner) Roop
Children3
RelativesSusan Roop
OccupationFarmer, trader, politician
Known forEarly settler of Susanville, California

Isaac Newton Roop (March 13, 1822 – February 14, 1869) was an American politician, pioneer, and member of the Whig Party. In 1859, he was the first elected (provisional) governor of the newly-proposed Nevada Territory.

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