Samuel Cony
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Samuel Cony (February 27, 1811 – October 5, 1870) was an American politician, who most notably served as the 31st Governor of Maine from 1864 to 1867.
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Samuel Cony | |
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31st Governor of Maine | |
In office January 6, 1864 – January 2, 1867 | |
Preceded by | Abner Coburn |
Succeeded by | Joshua L. Chamberlain |
Treasurer of Maine | |
In office 1850–1854 | |
Preceded by | Moses Macdonald |
Succeeded by | Woodbury Davis |
Member of the Maine House of Representatives | |
In office 1835–1836 1863 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1811-02-27)February 27, 1811 Augusta, Massachusetts, U.S. (now Maine) |
Died | October 5, 1870(1870-10-05) (aged 59) Augusta, Maine, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Mercy H. Sewall and Lucy W. Brooks (married twice) |
Alma mater | Brown University |
Profession | Attorney |
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