John W. Dawson | |
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Governor of Utah Territory | |
In office 1861–1861 | |
Preceded by | Alfred Cumming |
Succeeded by | Stephen S. Harding |
Personal details | |
Born | Cambridge, Indiana, United States | October 21, 1820
Died | September 10, 1877 | (aged 56)
Resting place | Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Indiana |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican |
Other political affiliations | Originally Democrat |
John W. Dawson (October 21, 1820 – September 10, 1877) was Governor of Utah Territory in 1861.
Born on October 21, 1820, in the pioneer settlement of Cambridge in Dearborn County, Indiana, he was a lawyer, a farmer and a newspaper editor before he entered politics. He was appointed governor of Utah Territory.