John McKinney (Michigan politician)
John McKinney (1803 – July 10, 1870) was a Michigan politician.
John McKinney | |
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| Treasurer of Michigan | |
| In office 1859–1860 | |
| Governor | Moses Wisner |
| Preceded by | Silas M. Holmes |
| Succeeded by | John Owen |
| Michigan Secretary of State | |
| In office 1855–1858 | |
| Governor | Kinsley S. Bingham |
| Preceded by | William Graves |
| Succeeded by | Nelson G. Isbell |
| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 4th district | |
| In office January 1, 1849 – April 2, 1849 | |
| In office January 7, 1850 – April 21, 1850 | |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Van Buren County district | |
| In office January 3, 1848 – April 3, 1848 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1803 Pennsylvania |
| Died | July 10, 1870 (aged 66-67) Van Buren County, Michigan |
| Political party | Democratic (before 1854) Republican (after 1854) |
Early life
McKinney was born on 1803 in Pennsylvania. McKinney moved to Michigan in 1837, where he settled in Van Buren County.[1]
Career
On November 1, 1847, McKinney was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where he represented the Van Buren County district from January 3, 1848 to April 3, 1848. On November 6, 1848, McKinney was elected to the Michigan Senate where he represented the 4th district from January 1, 1849 to April 2, 1849. On November 5, 1849, McKinney was elected to another term in the Michigan Senate where he again represented the 4th district from January 7, 1850 to April 21, 1850.[2] McKinney was a Democrat before 1854, but afterwards, McKinney was a Republican. McKinney served as Michigan Secretary of State from 1855 to 1858.[3] McKinney served as Michigan State Treasurer from 1859 to 1860.[1]
Death
McKinney died in Van Buren County on July 10, 1870.[1]
References
- Bingham, Stephen D. (1888). Early History of Michigan: With Biographies of State Officers, Members of Congress, Judges and Legislators. Thorp & Godfrey, state printers – via Internet Archive.
- "Legislator Details - John McKinney". Library of Michigan. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
- "Former Officials of Michigan" (PDF). Michigan Legislature. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
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| Preceded by William Graves |
Michigan Secretary of State 1855–1858 |
Succeeded by Nelson G. Isbell |
| Preceded by Silas M. Holmes |
Treasurer of Michigan 1859–1860 |
Succeeded by John Owen |
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