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Reinhold Sadler

Nevada’s 9th state governor

He succeeded John Jones in 1896 and won an elected term in 1898. A state board of assessors and public-health initiatives developed during his administration. The legislative archive distinguishes his acting period from his elected term.

Period explored: 1896–1903Before the Resort City2 reading-room sourcesReviewed October 2, 2026
01 / THE STORY

Before the governor’s office

Sadler was an immigrant merchant, miner and miller in Eureka who became county treasurer and then lieutenant governor. [1]

02 / THE STORY

The administration in context

He succeeded John Jones in 1896 and won an elected term in 1898. A state board of assessors and public-health initiatives developed during his administration. The legislative archive distinguishes his acting period from his elected term. [1]

THE CHRONOLOGY

Key dates

  1. 1896–1903

    Period of gubernatorial service, including any acting service. [2]

  2. Original documents

    Explore legislative messages and State of the State addresses in the Nevada Research Library. [2]

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People in the same story

FROM ARGENT’S COLLECTION

In the archive

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THE READING ROOM

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Sources for this profile and starting points for further research. Access notes mark links we could not open directly during the October 3–4, 2026 checks. Historical accounts describe their own period; they do not necessarily describe current operations.

  1. 1

    National Governors Association · Institutional biography

    Reinhold Sadler — gubernatorial biographyPeople: Reinhold Sadler

    A retrospective reference. Use the linked legislative records to investigate the administration in its own words.

  2. 2

    Nevada Legislature · Research Library · Primary-source directory

    Governors and State of the State addresses, 1864–present

    Includes original speeches and distinguishes acting service from elected terms. A speech records proposals and claims, not proof that a policy succeeded.