Wisconsin Governor. He was working as a teacher, when moved to Kenosha, Wisconsin, to teach at the Southport Academy. He also edited the Southport American newspaper, (1843-46). He was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate, (1854-58) and Wisconsin Secretary of State, (1859-62). In 1862, he was elected as a Republican the 7th Governor of Wisconsin and during his brief time in office, he was devoted to the welfare of Wisconsin's troops during the Civil War. While on a trip to inspect Wisconsin troops after the Battle of Shiloh, he slipped and fell and drowned in the Tennessee River, making his way through camp after dark.
Wisconsin Governor. He was working as a teacher, when moved to Kenosha, Wisconsin, to teach at the Southport Academy. He also edited the Southport American newspaper, (1843-46). He was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate, (1854-58) and Wisconsin Secretary of State, (1859-62). In 1862, he was elected as a Republican the 7th Governor of Wisconsin and during his brief time in office, he was devoted to the welfare of Wisconsin's troops during the Civil War. While on a trip to inspect Wisconsin troops after the Battle of Shiloh, he slipped and fell and drowned in the Tennessee River, making his way through camp after dark.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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