Josiah Begole
| 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 (Until 1882) Democrat (From 1882) | 
| 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.