John S. Barry
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For the American businessman John S. Barry, see John Barry (WD-40).
John Stewart Barry (January 29, 1802– January 14, 1870) was the fourth and eighth governor of Michigan. He was Michigan's only three-term governor in the 19th century. His main accomplishment was to rationalize state finances after the state's internal improvements fiasco.
Quick Facts 4th & 8th Governor of Michigan, Lieutenant ...
John S. Barry | |
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4th & 8th Governor of Michigan | |
In office January 3, 1842 – January 5, 1846 | |
Lieutenant | Origen D. Richardson |
Preceded by | J. Wright Gordon |
Succeeded by | Alpheus Felch |
In office January 7, 1850 – January 1, 1852 | |
Lieutenant | William M. Fenton |
Preceded by | Epaphroditus Ransom |
Succeeded by | Robert McClelland |
Member of the Michigan Senate from the 3rd district | |
In office November 2, 1835 – January 6, 1839 | |
In office January 4, 1841 – January 2, 1842 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1802-01-29)January 29, 1802 Amherst, New Hampshire |
Died | January 14, 1870(1870-01-14) (aged 67) Constantine, Michigan |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Mary Kidder |
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