Charles Bent

Charles Bent (November 11, 1799 – January 19, 1847) was an American businessman and politician who served as the first civilian governor of the New Mexico Territory, newly acquired by the Military Governor, Stephen Watts Kearny, in September 1846.

Charles Bent

Charles Bent (November 11, 1799 – January 19, 1847) was an American businessman and politician who served as the first civilian governor of the New Mexico Territory, newly acquired by the Military Governor, Stephen Watts Kearny, in September 1846.