Wilson Shannon
Wilson Shannon | |
|---|---|
| 2nd Territorial Governor of Kansas | |
| In office September 7, 1855 – August 18, 1856 | |
| Preceded by | Andrew Reeder |
| Succeeded by | John W. Geary |
| 14th and 16th Governor of Ohio | |
| In office December 13, 1838 – December 16, 1840 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Vance |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Corwin |
| In office December 14, 1842 – April 15, 1844 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Corwin |
| Succeeded by | Thomas W. Bartley |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 17th district | |
| In office March 4, 1853 – March 3, 1855 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Cable |
| Succeeded by | Charles J. Albright |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Wilson Shannon February 24, 1802 Belmont County, Northwest Territory |
| Died | August 30, 1877 (aged 75) Lawrence, Kansas |
| Resting place | Oak Hill Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Ellis, Sarah Osbun |
| Alma mater | Ohio University Transylvania University |
| Profession | attorney, politician |
Wilson Shannon (February 24, 1802 – August 30, 1877) was an American attorney and Democratic Party politician from Ohio. He served one term in the U.S. House of Representatives and was the 14th and 16th governor of Ohio. He was the first Ohio governor born in the state. He was the second governor of the Kansas Territory. He failed to stop an attack by pro-slavery forces and retaliation ensued. He fled and submitted a resignation letter before receiving official news of his firing. Earlier in his career he filed sued for past due loans against Franklin College and helped bankrupt and close down the abolitionist institution before starting a rival institution which failed. Franklin College was re-established.