John Landon (November 9, 1833March 13, 1871) was a

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politician.

Early life

John Landon was on November 9, 1833 in

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born to parents Hermon (also spelled Harmon) and Betsey Landon. John, along with his father's family, moved to

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in 1835.

Career and death

On November 8, 1864, Landon was elected to the

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where he represented the Jackson County 3rd district from January 4, 1865 to December 31, 1866. On November 4, 1870, Landon was again elected to the state house where he represented the same district until his death in office on March 13, 1871. Landon was interred at Campbell Cemetery in

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. His funeral was attended by eight fellow representatives who served as pallbearers. Also attending his funeral was the clerk of the state house, and the speaker of the state house, Jonathan J. Woodman.

References

1833 births 1871 deaths Burials in Michigan People from Cayuga County, New York People from Jackson County, Michigan Republican Party members of the Michigan House of Representatives 19th-century American legislators 19th-century Michigan politicians {{Michigan-politician-stub