George Franklin Fort
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George Franklin Fort (June 30, 1809 – April 22, 1872) was a physician, judge, and Democratic Party politician who served as the 16th Governor of New Jersey from 1851 to 1854.
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George Franklin Fort | |
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16th Governor of New Jersey | |
In office January 21, 1851 – January 17, 1854 | |
Preceded by | Daniel Haines |
Succeeded by | Rodman M. Price |
Member of the New Jersey Senate from Monmouth County | |
In office 1846–1848 | |
Preceded by | Thomas E. Combs |
Succeeded by | John A. Morford |
Member of the New Jersey General Assembly | |
In office 1844 | |
Personal details | |
Born | June 30, 1809 Pemberton, New Jersey, US |
Died | April 22, 1872(1872-04-22) (aged 62) New Egypt, New Jersey, US |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Anna Marie Bodine |
Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine |
Profession | Physician |
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