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Jonathan Glidden Hunton (March 14, 1781 – October 12, 1851) was an American politician who served as the ninth Governor of Maine from February 1830 to January 1831.
Jonathan G. Hunton | |
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9th Governor of Maine | |
In office February 9, 1830 – January 5, 1831 | |
Preceded by | Joshua Hall |
Succeeded by | Samuel E. Smith |
Member of the Maine Senate | |
Member of the Maine House of Representatives | |
In office 1832–1834 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Unity, New Hampshire, U.S. | March 14, 1781
Died | October 12, 1851 70) Dixmont, Maine, U.S. | (aged
Political party | National Republican |
Profession | Lawyer |
Hunton was born in Unity, New Hampshire, on March 14, 1781. He was educated at local schools. He later studied law.
He started his law career in Readfield, Maine. He serving as a member of the Governor's Executive Council in 1829. Later in 1829, he ran for governorship of Maine. He was elected as a National Republican. He was in the governor's office from February 9, 1830, to January 5, 1831. During his term, he advocated the establishment of the state's first mental hospital. Hunton was unsuccessful in his re-election bid.
After leaving the office, he served as a member of the Maine Senate and the Maine House of Representatives from 1832 to 1834. He then practiced law. The later part of his life was spent in Dixmont, Maine. He died on October 12, 1851, in Fairfield. His remains were carried to Readfield Corner Cemetery for burial.
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