Ratliff Boon | |
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 Posthumous portrait by James Forbes (c.1870) | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 1st district | |
| In office March 4, 1829 – March 3, 1839 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas H. Blake |
| Succeeded by | George H. Proffit |
| In office March 4, 1825 – March 3, 1827 | |
| Preceded by | Jacob Call |
| Succeeded by | Thomas H. Blake |
| 2nd Governor of Indiana | |
| In office September 12, 1822 – December 5, 1822 | |
| Lieutenant | Vacant |
| Preceded by | Jonathan Jennings |
| Succeeded by | William Hendricks |
| 2nd and 3rd Lieutenant Governor of Indiana | |
| In office December 5, 1822 – January 30, 1824 | |
| Governor | William Hendricks |
| Preceded by | Himself |
| Succeeded by | John H. Thompson |
| In office December 8, 1819 – September 12, 1822 | |
| Governor | Jonathan Jennings |
| Preceded by | Christopher Harrison |
| Succeeded by | Himself |
| Indiana Senate | |
| In office December 5, 1818 – December 4, 1819 | |
| Indiana House of Representatives | |
| In office December 5, 1816 – December 4, 1818 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 18, 1781 Franklin County, North Carolina |
| Died | November 20, 1844 (aged 63) Louisiana, Missouri |
| Political party | Democratic-Republican Democrat |
| Spouse | Delilah Anderson Boon |
| Children | Seven |
| Occupation | Farmer Politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service | Indiana Militia |
| Years of service | 1811–1813 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Battles/wars | War of 1812 |
Ratliff Boon (January 18, 1781 – November 20, 1844) was an American politician who briefly served as the second Governor of Indiana — taking office following the resignation of Governor Jonathan Jennings, whom he served as lieutenant governor under, after his election to Congress, and subsequently serving again as lieutenant governor under Governor William Hendricks — and a six-term member of the United States House of Representatives. A prominent politician in the state, Boon was instrumental in the formation of the state Democratic Party, and he supported President Andrew Jackson's policies while in the House.