James Wright Gordon
Former Governor of Michigan
James Wright Gordon, usually referred to as J. Wright Gordon, was a Whig politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. Wikipedia
Born: 1809, Plainfield, CT
Died: December 1853 (age 44 years), State of Pernambuco, Brazil
Previous offices: Governor of Michigan (1841–1842), Lieutenant Governor of Michigan (1840–1841), and Member of the Michigan Senate (1839–1839)
Party: Whig Party
Education: Harvard University