Francis Patrick Carney


Francis Patrick Carney 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 Governor Charles Spalding Thomas.

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.