John S. Pillsbury
Former Governor of Minnesota
John Sargent Pillsbury was an American politician, businessman, and philanthropist. A Republican, he served as the eighth Governor of Minnesota from 1876 to 1882. He was a co-founder of the Pillsbury Company. Wikipedia
Born: July 29, 1827, Sutton, NH
Died: October 18, 1901 (age 74 years), Minneapolis, MN
Children: Sarah Belle Pillsbury
Grandchild: Richard P. Gale
Education: University of Minnesota
Spouse: Mahala Fisk (m. 1856–1901)
Organization founded: Pillsbury