John Catlin (politician)
John Catlin (October 13, 1803 – August 4, 1874) was an American lawyer, politician, public official, and officer within the railroad industry. Catlin served as acting governor of the Wisconsin Territory from June 23, 1848, until March 3, 1849.
John Catlin | |
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John Catlin, Governor of Wisconsin Territory | |
| Acting Governor of Wisconsin Territory | |
| In office June 23, 1848 – March 3, 1849 | |
| Preceded by | Henry Dodge |
| Succeeded by | Position Abolished |
| 6th Secretary of Wisconsin Territory | |
| In office February 24, 1846 – March 3, 1849 | |
| Appointed by | James K. Polk |
| Governor | Henry Dodge |
| Preceded by | George R. C. Floyd |
| Succeeded by | Position Abolished |
| Member of the Council of the Wisconsin Territory for Dane, Dodge, Green, Jefferson, and Sauk Counties | |
| In office January 6, 1845 – February 3, 1846 | |
| Preceded by | Lucius Israel Barber |
| Succeeded by | Position Abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 13, 1803 Orwell, Vermont, U.S. |
| Died | August 4, 1874 (aged 70) Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Resting place | Mount Hope Cemetery, Rochester, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Spouse | Clarissa Bristol Catlin |
| Children | Lucia E. Catlin |
| Occupation | School Teacher Lawyer Banker Railroad President Politician |
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