Hugh J. Anderson
American politician (1801–1881) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Hugh Johnston Anderson (May 10, 1801 – May 31, 1881) was member of the United States Congress from Maine and served as the 20th Governor of Maine.
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Hugh Johnston Anderson | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maine's 6th district | |
In office March 4, 1837 – March 3, 1841 | |
Preceded by | Leonard Jarvis, Jr. |
Succeeded by | Alfred Marshall |
20th Governor of Maine | |
In office January 3, 1844 – May 12, 1847 | |
Preceded by | John W. Dana |
Succeeded by | John W. Dana |
Personal details | |
Born | (1801-05-10)May 10, 1801 Wiscasset, Massachusetts, US (now Maine) |
Died | May 31, 1881(1881-05-31) (aged 80) Portland, Maine, US |
Political party | Democrat |
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