Josiah H. Bonney

Josiah Hinman Bonney (February 14, 1817 September 12, 1887) was an American businessman and politician.

Josiah H. Bonney
Secretary of State of Iowa
In office
1848–1850
Preceded byElisha Cutler Jr.
Succeeded byGeorge W. McCleary

Born in Steuben County, New York, Bonney moved to Iowa Territory and eventually settled in Keosauqua, Van Buren County, Iowa Territory. Bonney was a merchant. He was elected the first sheriff of Van Buren County and was a Democrat. From 1843 to 1845, Bonney served in the Iowa Territorial Legislative Assembly. Bonney served as Iowa Secretary of State from 1848 to 1850.[1][2]

Notes

Political offices
Preceded by
Elisha Cutler Jr.
Secretary of State of Iowa
18481850
Succeeded by
George W. McCleary


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