John L. Barstow

John L. Barstow
39th Governor of Vermont
In office
October 5, 1882 – October 2, 1884
LieutenantSamuel E. Pingree
Preceded byRoswell Farnham
Succeeded bySamuel E. Pingree
33rd Lieutenant Governor of Vermont
In office
October 7, 1880 – October 5, 1882
GovernorRoswell Farnham
Preceded byEben Pomeroy Colton
Succeeded bySamuel E. Pingree
Member of the Vermont Senate from Chittenden County
In office
1866–1868
Serving with Russell S. Taft, Edgar H. Lane (1866)
Edgar H. Lane, E. R. Hard (1867)
Preceded byAmos Hobart, Anson J. Crane, Russell S. Taft
Succeeded byE. R. Hard, E. B. Green, A. B. Halbert
Member of the Vermont House of Representatives from Shelburne
In office
1864–1866
Preceded byElijah Root
Succeeded byRobert J. White
Personal details
Born(1832-02-21)February 21, 1832
Shelburne, Vermont
DiedJune 28, 1913(1913-06-28) (aged 81)
Shelburne, Vermont
Political partyRepublican
SpouseLaura Maeck (m. 1858-1885, her death)
Children2
Parents
  • Heman Barstow (father)
  • Lorain (Lyon) Barstow (mother)
RelativesWilliam A. Barstow
(1st cousin, once removed)
ProfessionFarmer
Teacher
Signature
Military service
AllegianceUnited States (Union)
Vermont
Branch/serviceUnion Army
Vermont Militia
Years of service1862–1864 (Army)
1864-1865 (Militia)
RankMajor (Army)
Brigadier General (Militia)
Unit8th Vermont Infantry (Army)
Provisional Forces (Militia)
CommandsCompany K, 8th Vermont Infantry (Army)
1st Brigade, Provisional Forces (Militia)
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War

John Lester Barstow (February 21, 1832 – June 28, 1913) was an American teacher, farmer, politician, and soldier who served as the 39th governor of Vermont, United States.