John I. Guion
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John Isaac Guion was an American
politician from Mississippi
. From 1842 to 1850, he served two terms in the state senate. In February 1851, with the resignation of John A. Quitman
, he became Governor of Mississippi, serving as a Democrat until the end of November of that year.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
politician from Mississippi
Mississippi
Mississippi is a U.S. state located in the Southern United States. Jackson is the state capital and largest city. The name of the state derives from the Mississippi River, which flows along its western boundary, whose name comes from the Ojibwe word misi-ziibi...
. From 1842 to 1850, he served two terms in the state senate. In February 1851, with the resignation of John A. Quitman
John A. Quitman
John Anthony Quitman was an American politician and soldier. He served as Governor of Mississippi from 1835 to 1836 as a Whig and again from 1850 to 1851 as a Democrat and one of the leading Fire-Eaters.-Early life:John A. Quitman studied Classics at Hartwick Seminary, graduating in 1816...
, he became Governor of Mississippi, serving as a Democrat until the end of November of that year.