John Shaffer (politician)
7th Governor of Utah Territory / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Wilson Shaffer (July 5, 1827 ā October 31, 1870) was an American politician and businessman who served as the 7th Governor of Utah Territory.
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John Shaffer | |
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7th Governor of Utah Territory | |
In office March 20, 1870 ā October 31, 1870 | |
Nominated by | Ulysses S. Grant |
Preceded by | Charles Durkee |
Succeeded by | Vernon H. Vaughan |
Personal details | |
Born | (1827-07-05)July 5, 1827 Lewisburg, Pennsylvania |
Died | October 31, 1870(1870-10-31) (aged 43) Salt Lake City, Utah |
Resting place | Freeport City Cemetery, Freeport, Illinois |
Political party | Republican |
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