George Franklin Fort

George Franklin Fort
16th Governor of New Jersey
In office
January 21, 1851 – January 17, 1854
Preceded byDaniel Haines
Succeeded byRodman M. Price
Member of the New Jersey Senate from Monmouth County
In office
1846–1848
Preceded byThomas E. Combs
Succeeded byJohn A. Morford
Member of the New Jersey General Assembly
In office
1844
Personal details
BornJune 30, 1809
Pemberton, New Jersey, US
DiedApril 22, 1872(1872-04-22) (aged 62)
New Egypt, New Jersey, US
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseAnna Marie Bodine
Alma materUniversity of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
ProfessionPhysician

George Franklin Fort (June 30, 1809 – April 22, 1872) was a physician, judge, and Democratic Party politician who served as the 16th Governor of New Jersey from 1851 to 1854.