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Chase Osborn | |
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27th Governor of Michigan | |
In office January 2, 1911 – January 1, 1913 | |
Lieutenant | John Q. Ross |
Preceded by | Fred M. Warner |
Succeeded by | Woodbridge N. Ferris |
Personal details | |
Born | January 22, 1860 Huntington County, Indiana |
Died | April 11, 1949 (aged 89) Poulan, Georgia |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Lillian G. Jones, Stellanova Brunt |
Chase Salmon Osborn (January 22, 1860 – April 11, 1949) was an American politician, newspaper reporter and publisher, and explorer. He served as the 27th governor of Michigan from 1911 to 1913. The governor spent time at Possum Poke in Georgia, using it as a retreat and a place to write. He died there on April 11, 1949, aged 89.