John L. Barstow
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John Lester Barstow (February 21, 1832 – June 28, 1913) was an American teacher, farmer, politician, and soldier who served as the 39th governor of Vermont, United States.
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John L. Barstow | |
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39th Governor of Vermont | |
In office October 5, 1882 – October 2, 1884 | |
Lieutenant | Samuel E. Pingree |
Preceded by | Roswell Farnham |
Succeeded by | Samuel E. Pingree |
33rd Lieutenant Governor of Vermont | |
In office October 7, 1880 – October 5, 1882 | |
Governor | Roswell Farnham |
Preceded by | Eben Pomeroy Colton |
Succeeded by | Samuel E. Pingree |
Member of the Vermont Senate from Chittenden County | |
In office 1866–1868 | |
Preceded by | Amos Hobart, Anson J. Crane, Russell S. Taft |
Succeeded by | E. R. Hard, E. B. Green, A. B. Halbert |
Member of the Vermont House of Representatives from Shelburne | |
In office 1864–1866 | |
Preceded by | Elijah Root |
Succeeded by | Robert J. White |
Personal details | |
Born | (1832-02-21)February 21, 1832 Shelburne, Vermont |
Died | June 28, 1913(1913-06-28) (aged 81) Shelburne, Vermont |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Laura Maeck (m. 1858-1885, her death) |
Children | 2 |
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Relatives | William A. Barstow (1st cousin, once removed) |
Profession | Farmer Teacher |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | United States (Union) Vermont |
Branch/service | Union Army Vermont Militia |
Years of service | 1862–1864 (Army) 1864-1865 (Militia) |
Rank | Major (Army) Brigadier General (Militia) |
Unit | 8th Vermont Infantry (Army) Provisional Forces (Militia) |
Commands | Company K, 8th Vermont Infantry (Army) 1st Brigade, Provisional Forces (Militia) |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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