Nathan Post

Nathan Woodworth Post
10th Governor of American Samoa
In office
October 2, 1914 – December 16, 1914
Preceded by Clark Daniel Stearns
Succeeded by Charles Armijo Woodruff
8th Governor of American Samoa
In office
March 14, 1913 – July 13, 1914
Preceded by William Michael Crose
Succeeded by Clark Daniel Stearns
Personal details
Born August 3, 1881
Fonda, Iowa
Died May 30, 1938(1938-05-30) (aged 56)
Alma mater United States Naval Academy
Military service
Allegiance  United States
Service/branch United States Navy
Rank Captain
Commands USS Detroit (CL-8)

Nathan Woodworth Post (August 3, 1881 – May 30, 1938) was the 8th and 10th Governor of American Samoa. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1904, and commanded the USS Detroit (CL-8) and the Naval Recruiting Station in Omaha, Nebraska. He served two terms as governor: from March 14 to July 14, 1913 and from October 2 to December 16, 1914. He is the first American Samoan governor to serve to two non-consecutive terms.

Life

Post was born in Fonda, Iowa on August 3, 1881.[1] His son was Nathan Topliff Post, a United States Marine Corps World War II ace.[2]

Post was appointed to the United States Naval Academy from Nebraska in 1900.[3] He graduated in 1904, and served two years as a Midshipman at sea before receiving his commission.[4]

As an Ensign, Post served on the USS Louisiana (BB-19).[5] Post served as the personnel officer of the 12th Naval District.[6] In 1910, he was in charge of the Naval Recruiting Station in Omaha, Nebraska.[7] He was made a Commander in 1916.[8] In 1931, he was placed in command of the USS Detroit (CL-8).[9]

Governorship

Post relieved William Michael Crose of the governorship on March 14, 1913, serving until July 14 of the same year. He served a second term from October 2 to December 16, 1914. This made him the first Governor of American Samoa to serve exactly two non-consecutive terms; the only other ever to do so was Gatewood Lincoln.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Lieutenant Nathan Woodworth Post". Governors. Government of American Samoa. 2010. Retrieved 13 June 2010.
  2. ↑ "Irene Coghlan a Bride: San Francisco Girl Married in Rutland to Lieut. N. T. Post". The New York Times. New York City. The New York Times Company. 6 January 1940. p. 31.
  3. ↑ List and Station of the Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the Navy of the United States: And of the Marine Corps, on the Active List, and Officers on the Retired List Employed on Active Duty. Washington, D.C.: United States Government Printing Office. 1898. p. 44. Retrieved 13 June 2010.
  4. ↑ "Blackburn, Morgan, and Post Get Their Commissions". Omaha World-Herald. XLI (148). Omaha, Nebraska. 25 February 1906. p. 3.
  5. ↑ "USS Louisiana". Paradise of the Pacific. 19-22: 23. 1906. Retrieved 13 June 2010.
  6. ↑ "City Club to Hear Hawaiian Educator". Berkeley Daily Gazette. Berkeley, California. 13 July 1934. p. 3. Retrieved 13 June 2010.
  7. ↑ "Lieutenants". United States Congressional Series Set. Washington, D.C.: United States Government Printing Office (6220): 34. 1912. Retrieved 13 June 2010.
  8. ↑ Official U.S. Bulletin. 1. Washington, D.C.: United States Government Printing Office. 1917. p. 7. Retrieved 13 June 2010.
  9. ↑ "13 Captains Assigned to Commands Afloat". The New York Times. New York City. The New York Times Company. 12 February 1931. p. 44.
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