Asa Smith Bushnell | |
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40th Governor of Ohio | |
In office January 13, 1896 – January 8, 1900 | |
Lieutenant | Asa W. Jones |
Preceded by | William McKinley |
Succeeded by | George K. Nash |
Personal details | |
Born | Rome, New York, U.S. | September 16, 1834
Died | January 15, 1904 Columbus, Ohio, U.S. | (aged 69)
Resting place | Ferncliff Cemetery, Springfield, Ohio |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Ellen Ludlow |
Children | 3 |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Branch/service | Union Army |
Years of service | 1864 |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | 152nd Ohio Infantry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Asa Smith Bushnell I (September 16, 1834 – January 15, 1904) was an American Republican politician from Ohio. He served as the 40th governor of Ohio. Before becoming governor, he served as the president of the Warder, Bushnell and Glessner Company, one of four companies that would merge to form International Harvester. Other roles in business included serving as president of the Springfield Gas Company and the First National Bank of Springfield.[1]