Background
Lindsey was born near Armstrong, Ohio on December 20, 1862.
Lindsey was born near Armstrong, Ohio on December 20, 1862.
He graduated from Scio College in 1884.
He was the son of Robert Washington and Julia Anne (Shipman) Lindsey. He then worked as a teacher in Ohio, New York, and Illinois. He attended the University of Michigan and completed his Bachelor of Laws degree in 1891.
Governor Ezequiel C. de Baca died in office on February 18, 1917.
Lindsey, who was the Lieutenant Governor, assumed the duties of the Governorship. During Lindsey"s term in office, First World War measures were initiated, the "Australian ballot" system was promoted and a corrupt practices bill was lobbied foreign
Lindsey left office on January 1, 1919.