John B. Weller

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John B. Weller
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	(1812-02-22)February 22, 1812 Montgomery, Ohio, U.S.
Died	August 17, 1875(1875-08-17) (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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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.