Josiah Begole

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Josiah Begole
19th Governor of Michigan
In office January 1, 1883 – January 1, 1885
Lieutenant	Moreau S. Crosby
Preceded by	David Jerome
Succeeded by	Russell A. Alger
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan's 6th district
In office March 4, 1873 – March 3, 1875
Preceded by	Jabez G. Sutherland
Succeeded by	George H. Durand
Member of the Michigan Senate from the 23rd district
In office 1870–1871
Preceded by	Thaddeus G. Smith
Succeeded by	Ira H. Butterfield
Personal details
Born	January 20, 1815 Groveland, New York
Died	June 5, 1896 (aged 81) Flint, Michigan
Political party	Republican; Democrat
Spouse	Harriet A. Miles

Josiah Williams Begole (January 20, 1815 – June 5, 1896) was an American politician serving as a U.S. Representative from 1873 to 1875 and the 19th governor of Michigan from 1883 to 1885.