John Shaffer | |
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7th Governor of Utah Territory | |
In office March 20, 1870 – October 31, 1870 | |
Nominated by | Ulysses S. Grant |
Preceded by | Charles Durkee |
Succeeded by | Vernon H. Vaughan |
Personal details | |
Born | Lewisburg, Pennsylvania | July 5, 1827
Died | October 31, 1870 Salt Lake City, Utah | (aged 43)
Resting place | Freeport City Cemetery, Freeport, Illinois |
Political party | Republican |
John Wilson Shaffer (July 5, 1827 – October 31, 1870) was an American politician and businessman who served as the 7th Governor of Utah Territory.