John B. Weller
John B. Weller (February 22, 1812 – August 17, 1875) was the fifth governor of California from January 8, 1858, to January 9, 1860, who earlier had served as a congressman from Ohio and a U.S. senator from California, and minister to Mexico.
John B. Weller | |
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Portrait of Weller by William F. Cogswell | |
| United States Minister to Mexico | |
| In office January 30, 1861 – May 14, 1861 | |
| Appointed by | James Buchanan |
| Preceded by | Robert Milligan McLane |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Corwin |
| 5th Governor of California | |
| In office January 8, 1858 – January 9, 1860 | |
| Lieutenant | John Walkup |
| Preceded by | J. Neely Johnson |
| Succeeded by | Milton Latham |
| United States Senator from California | |
| In office January 30, 1852 – March 3, 1857 | |
| Preceded by | John C. Frémont |
| Succeeded by | David C. Broderick |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 2nd district | |
| In office March 4, 1839 – March 3, 1845 | |
| Preceded by | Taylor Webster |
| Succeeded by | Francis A. Cunningham |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 22, 1812 Montgomery, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | August 17, 1875 (aged 63) New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Lecompton Democrat |
| Spouse | G. W. Staunton |
| Alma mater | Miami University |
| Profession | Ambassador, lawyer, politician |
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