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John S. Horner
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John Scott Horner (December 5, 1802 – February 3, 1883) was a U.S. politician, Secretary and acting Governor of Michigan Territory, 1835–1836 and Secretary of Wisconsin Territory, 1836–1837.[1]
Quick Facts 4th Territorial Governor of Michigan, Preceded by ...
John Scott Horner | |
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4th Territorial Governor of Michigan | |
In office 1835–1836 | |
Preceded by | Stevens T. Mason |
Succeeded by | Stevens T. Mason |
Secretary of Wisconsin Territory | |
In office 1836–1837 | |
Succeeded by | William Slaughter |
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Born | (1802-12-05)December 5, 1802 Warrenton, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | February 3, 1883(1883-02-03) (aged 80) Ripon. Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Resting place | Hillside Cemetery Ripon, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin U.S. |
Spouse | Harriet L. Watson |
Parent(s) | Gustavus Brown Horner Frances Harrison Scott Horner |
Profession | Farmer Attorney Politician |
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