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John Landon (November 9, 1833 – March 13, 1871) was a Michigan politician.
John Landon | |
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Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Jackson County 3rd district | |
In office January 1, 1865 – December 31, 1866 | |
Preceded by | Richard J. Crego |
Succeeded by | William G. Brown |
In office January 1, 1871 – March 13, 1871 | |
Preceded by | Levi N. Goodrich |
Succeeded by | Levi N. Goodrich |
Personal details | |
Born | Cayuga County, New York, US | November 9, 1833
Died | March 13, 1871 37) Springport, Michigan, US | (aged
Political party | Republican |
John Landon was on November 9, 1833 in Cayuga County, New York born to parents Hermon (also spelled Harmon) and Betsey Landon. John, along with his father's family, moved to Springport, Michigan in 1835.[1]
On November 8, 1864, Landon was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where he represented the Jackson County 3rd district from January 4, 1865 to December 31, 1866. On November 4, 1870, Landon was again elected to the state house where he represented the same district until his death in office on March 13, 1871. Landon was interred at Campbell Cemetery in Parma, Michigan. His funeral was attended by eight fellow representatives who served as pallbearers. Also attending his funeral was the clerk of the state house, and the speaker of the state house, Jonathan J. Woodman.[2]
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