John Marshall Hamilton was the 18th Governor of Illinois, serving from 1883 to 1885. Born in Union County, Ohio, Hamilton became interested in politics at a young age, joining the Wide Awakes when he was thirteen and the Union Army four years... Wikipedia
Born: May 28, 1847, Union County, OH
Died: September 22, 1905 (age 58 years), Chicago, IL
Previous offices: Governor of Illinois (1883–1885), Lieutenant Governor of Illinois (1881–1883), and Member of the Illinois Senate (1876–1880)
Party: Republican Party
Education: Ohio Wesleyan University