Wilson Shannon
Former Governor of Ohio
Wilson Shannon was a Democratic politician from Ohio and Kansas. He served as the 14th and 16th governor of Ohio, and was the first Ohio governor born in the state. He was the second governor of the Kansas Territory. Wikipedia
Born: February 24, 1802, Belmont County, OH
Died: August 30, 1877 (age 75 years), Lawrence, KS
Party: Democratic Party
Previous offices: Representative (1853–1855), Governor of Ohio (1842–1844), and Governor of Ohio (1838–1840)
Education: Ohio University and Transylvania University
Spouse: Sarah Osbun (m. 1832)