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Joseph T. Ferguson | |
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| 20th and 27th Ohio State Auditor | |
| In office January 11, 1971 – January 13, 1975 | |
| Governor | John J. Gilligan |
| Preceded by | Roger Cloud |
| Succeeded by | Thomas E. Ferguson |
| In office January 11, 1937 – January 12, 1953 | |
| Governor | Martin L. Davey John W. Bricker Frank Lausche Thomas J. Herbert Frank Lausche |
| Preceded by | Joseph T. Tracy |
| Succeeded by | James A. Rhodes |
| Ohio State Treasurer | |
| In office January 12, 1959 – January 14, 1963 | |
| Governor | Michael DiSalle |
| Preceded by | Roger W. Tracey |
| Succeeded by | John D. Herbert |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 12, 1892 Shawnee, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | October 22, 1979 (aged 87) Columbus, Ohio, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
Joseph T. Ferguson (May 12, 1892 – October 22, 1979) was an American politician and perennial candidate from Ohio who participated in the Democratic Party. He served as Auditor of State for 18 years and as Treasurer of State of Ohio for 4 years.[1] His nickname was Jumpin' Joe.[2] Both Ferguson and his son, Thomas E. Ferguson, served as Auditor of State of Ohio. From 1937 to 1995, the Ferguson dynasty held the position for 40 of the 58 years.[3]
- ^ "Ferguson Memorial | Ohio Statehouse". www.ohiostatehouse.org. Retrieved 2019-12-07.
- ^ "The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Ferguson". politicalgraveyard.com. Retrieved 2019-12-07.
- ^ Suddes, Thomas (Jan 11, 2019). "Ohio auditor's job is often a stepping-stone to greater political power". cleveland.com.