Andrew Shuman
American newspaper editor and politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Andrew Shuman (November 8, 1830 – May 5, 1890) was an American newspaper editor and politician. A native of New York, Shuman worked at several small local newspapers until he secured a position at the Syracuse Journal in 1853. He left the position in 1856 to work as an assistant editor for the Chicago Evening Journal, a predecessor of the Chicago Sun-Times. He was elected the 21st Lieutenant Governor of Illinois in 1876. A leading candidate for the Illinois governorship in 1880, Shuman instead decided to increase his role at the Evening Journal and retired from politics.
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Andrew Shuman | |
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21st Lieutenant Governor of Illinois | |
In office January 8, 1877 – January 10, 1881 | |
Governor | Shelby Moore Cullom |
Preceded by | Archibald Glenn |
Succeeded by | John Marshall Hamilton |
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Born | (1830-11-08)November 8, 1830 Manor, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
Died | May 5, 1890(1890-05-05) (aged 59) Chicago, Illinois |
Resting place | Rosehill Cemetery |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Lucy H. Dunlap |
Profession | newspaper editor |
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