Stevens T. Mason
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Stevens Thomson Mason was an American politician who served as the first governor of Michigan from 1835 to 1840. Coming to political prominence at an early age, Mason was appointed his territory's act
Thomas Mickell Burnham Stevens Thomson Mason 57.268 Detroit Institute of Arts
This 1837 Whig cartoon charges Mason with vote-buying, while promising a modest provision by the Whigs to the poor in the event of victory by Charles C. Trowbridge - mentioned in a sign near the middle of the page.
Renovated Stevens T. Mason Monument in 2011
Stevens T. Mason State Office Building in Lansing, Michigan
John S. Horner
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John Scott Horner was a U.S. politician, secretary and acting governor of Michigan Territory, 1835–1836 and secretary of Wisconsin Territory, 1836–1837.
Stevens T. Mason
…back down. Not wanting to alienate his political support in Ohio, President Jackson removed Mason as territorial secretary in August 1835 and appointed John S. ("Little Jack") Horner as his replacement. Although replaced by Horner, Mason was still popular in Michigan. Voters approved a constitution on October 5, 1835, and they elected…
Horner's house in Ripon, listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the John Scott Horner House
John Scott Horner