John W. Leedy | |
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14th Governor of Kansas | |
In office January 11, 1897 – January 9, 1899 | |
Lieutenant | Alexander Miller Harvey |
Preceded by | Edmund N. Morrill |
Succeeded by | William E. Stanley |
Personal details | |
Born | John Whitnah Leedy March 8, 1849 Richland County, Ohio, U.S. |
Died | March 24, 1935 (aged 86) Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
Political party | Populist |
Spouse | Sarah J. Boyd |
Profession | clerk, farmer, miner |
John Whitnah Leedy (March 8, 1849 – March 24, 1935) was the 14th Governor of Kansas, serving 1896 to 1898. He later was active in politics in Alaska and Alberta, Canada.