John C. Edwards
American politician (d. 1888) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Cummins Edwards (June 24, 1804 – October 14, 1888) was a Democratic politician from the state of Missouri. He served as a member of the 27th United States Congress as well as the 9th Governor of Missouri.
Quick Facts 9th Governor of Missouri, Lieutenant ...
John C. Edwards | |
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9th Governor of Missouri | |
In office November 20, 1844 – November 20, 1848 | |
Lieutenant | Thomas Lawson Price |
Preceded by | Meredith M. Marmaduke |
Succeeded by | Austin A. King |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri's at-large district | |
In office March 4, 1841 – March 3, 1843 | |
Preceded by | John Jameson |
Succeeded by | John Jameson |
Secretary of State of Missouri | |
In office 1830 | |
Governor | John Miller |
Preceded by | Henry Shurlds |
Succeeded by | Peter Garland Glover |
Secretary of State of Missouri | |
In office 1830–1835 | |
Governor | John Miller Daniel Dunklin |
Preceded by | Priestly H. McBride |
Succeeded by | Peter Garland Glover |
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives | |
In office 1836 | |
2nd Mayor of Stockton, California | |
In office 1851–1852 | |
Preceded by | Samuel Purdy |
Succeeded by | William Baker |
Personal details | |
Born | (1804-06-24)June 24, 1804 Frankfort, Kentucky |
Died | October 14, 1888(1888-10-14) (aged 84) Stockton, California |
Resting place | Stockton Rural cemetery |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Emma Jeanne Catherine Richard |
Children | Eleven Emma Edwards Green |
Alma mater | Black's College |
Profession | Attorney |
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