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James Pollock (American politician)
American politician (1810–1890) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
James Pollock (September 11, 1810 – April 19, 1890) was the 13th governor of Pennsylvania from 1855 to 1858.[2]
Quick Facts 13th Governor of Pennsylvania, Preceded by ...
James Pollock | |
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13th Governor of Pennsylvania | |
In office January 16, 1855 – January 19, 1858 | |
Preceded by | William Bigler |
Succeeded by | William F. Packer |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 13th district | |
In office April 5, 1844 – March 3, 1849 | |
Preceded by | Henry Frick |
Succeeded by | Joseph Casey |
Director of the United States Mint | |
In office May 1861 – September 1866 | |
President | Abraham Lincoln Andrew Johnson |
Preceded by | James Ross Snowden |
Succeeded by | William Millward |
In office May 1869 – March 1873 | |
President | Ulysses S. Grant |
Preceded by | Henry Linderman |
Succeeded by | Henry Linderman |
Personal details | |
Born | (1810-09-11)September 11, 1810 Milton, Pennsylvania |
Died | April 19, 1890(1890-04-19) (aged 79) Lock Haven, Pennsylvania |
Resting place | Milton Cemetery, PA |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Whig |
Spouse | Sarah Ann Hepburn (m. 1837–1886; her death) |
Children | 3 sons 5 daughters |
Alma mater | College of New Jersey |
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