John F. Hartranft
American politician (1830–1889) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Frederick Hartranft (December 16, 1830 – October 17, 1889) was an American military officer who read the death warrant to the individuals who were executed on July 7, 1865, for conspiring to assassinate American President Abraham Lincoln. Previously having achieved the rank of major general of the Union Army during the American Civil War, he had also been awarded the U.S. Medal of Honor for his actions in the First Battle of Bull Run.[1]
Quick Facts 17th Governor of Pennsylvania, Lieutenant ...
John F. Hartranft | |
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17th Governor of Pennsylvania | |
In office January 21, 1873 – January 21, 1879 | |
Lieutenant | John Latta |
Preceded by | John W. Geary |
Succeeded by | Henry M. Hoyt |
Pennsylvania Auditor General | |
In office 1866–1872 | |
Governor | Andrew Gregg Curtin John W. Geary |
Preceded by | Isaac Slenker |
Succeeded by | Harrison Allen |
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Born | John Frederick Hartranft (1830-12-16)December 16, 1830 New Hanover Township, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | October 17, 1889(1889-10-17) (aged 58) Norristown, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Resting place | Montgomery Cemetery (West Norriton Township, Pennsylvania, U.S.) |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Sallie Douglas Sebring |
Profession | Lawyer |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
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Years of service | 1861–1865 |
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Unit | 4th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War: |
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Post-war, he served as the 17th governor of Pennsylvania from 1873 to 1879.[2]