John Latta (politician)

John Latta (2 March 1836 – 15 February 1913) was an American lawyer and politician from Pennsylvania who served as the first lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania from 1875 to 1879. He also served as a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1872 to 1873 and the Pennsylvania Senate from 1863 to 1866.

John Latta
1st Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania
In office
January 19, 1875  January 21, 1879
GovernorJohn F. Hartranft
Preceded byOffice established
Succeeded byCharles Warren Stone
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
In office
1872-1873
Member of the Pennsylvania Senate for the 23rd district
In office
1865-1866
Member of the Pennsylvania Senate for the 22nd district
In office
1863-1864
Personal details
Born2 March 1836
Died15 February 1913 (aged 76)
Political partyDemocratic
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