John Early | |
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| 19th Lieutenant Governor of Illinois | |
| In office January 23, 1873 – January 8, 1875 | |
| Governor | John Lourie Beveridge |
| Preceded by | John Lourie Beveridge |
| Succeeded by | Archibald Glenn |
| Member of the Illinois Senate | |
| In office 1870-1872 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 17, 1828 Essex County, Upper Canada |
| Died | September 2, 1877 (aged 49) Rockford, Illinois |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Carpenter |
John Early (March 17, 1828 – September 2, 1877) was a Canadian American politician. Coming to Rockford, Illinois, to practice carpentry, Early rose to become an agent for the New England Mutual Life Insurance Company. A staunch abolitionist, Early was an early supporter of the Republican Party and was voted to the Illinois Senate on the ticket four times. During one of these terms, he was elected President of the Illinois Senate, thus acting Lieutenant Governor of Illinois. Early died before his fourth term was completed.