Stevens T. Mason | |
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| 1st Governor of Michigan | |
| In office November 3, 1835 – January 7, 1840 | |
| Lieutenant | Edward Mundy |
| Preceded by | John S. Horner as Territorial Governor |
| Succeeded by | William Woodbridge |
| Acting Governor of the Territory of Michigan | |
| In office July 6, 1834 – September 19, 1835 | |
| Preceded by | George B. Porter Territorial Governor |
| Succeeded by | John S. Horner Territorial Governor |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 27, 1811 Leesburg, Virginia |
| Died | January 4, 1843 (aged 31) New York City, New York |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Julia Phelps |
| Children | 3 |
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| Nickname | The Boy Governor |
Stevens Thomson Mason (October 27, 1811 – January 4, 1843) was an American politician who served as the first governor of Michigan from 1835 to 1840.[1][2] Coming to political prominence at an early age, Mason was appointed his territory's acting territorial secretary by Andrew Jackson at age 19, becoming the acting territorial governor soon thereafter in 1834 at age 22. As territorial governor, Mason was instrumental in guiding Michigan to statehood, which was secured in 1837. A member of the Democratic Party, he was elected as Michigan's first state governor in 1835, where he served until 1840. Elected at 23 and taking office at 24, Mason was and remains the youngest state governor in American history.
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