Josiah Begole
Former Governor of Michigan
Josiah Williams Begole was an American politician serving as a U.S. Representative from 1873 to 1875 and the 19th governor of Michigan from 1883 to 1885. Wikipedia
Born: January 20, 1815, Groveland Station, NY
Died: June 5, 1896 (age 81 years), Flint, MI
Previous offices: Governor of Michigan (1883–1885), Representative (1873–1875), and Member of the Michigan Senate (1870–1871)
Spouse: Harriet Miles (m. 1839)
Party: Republican Party