John Frederick Hartranft was an American military officer who read the death warrant to the individuals who were executed on July 7, 1865, for conspiring to assassinate American President Abraham Lincoln. Wikipedia
Born: December 16, 1830, New Hanover Township, PA
Died: October 17, 1889 (age 58 years), Norristown, PA
Spouse: Sallie Douglas (m. 1854–1889)
Nationality: American
Party: Republican Party
Previous offices: Governor of Pennsylvania (1873–1879) and Pennsylvania Auditor General (1866–1872)
Education: Union College (1853) and Marshall University