John Hunn (governor)

John Hunn (June 23, 1849 – September 1, 1926) was an American businessman and politician from Camden, Delaware. The first governor elected after a reform of Delaware's state constitution and a compromise candidate, Hunn served from 1901 until 1905 and became the first of a multi-decade string of elected Republican Delaware governors.

John Hunn
51st Governor of Delaware
In office
January 15, 1901  January 17, 1905
LieutenantPhilip L. Cannon
Preceded byEbe W. Tunnell
Succeeded byPreston Lea
Personal details
Born(1849-06-23)June 23, 1849
Odessa, Delaware, US
DiedSeptember 1, 1926(1926-09-01) (aged 77)
Camden, Delaware, US
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Sarah Cowgill Emerson
(m. 1874)
Children1
Residence(s)Camden, Delaware
Occupationbusinessman
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