John pillsbury biography
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John Sargent Pillsbury Sr.
American merchant (1878–1968)
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John S. Pillsbury
American politician (1827–1901)
John Sargent Pillsbury | |
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| In office January 7, 1876 – January 10, 1882 | |
| Lieutenant | James Wakefield Charles A. Gilman |
| Preceded by | Cushman Davis |
| Succeeded by | Lucius Frederick Hubbard |
| Born | (1827-07-29)July 29, 1827 Sutton, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Died | October 18, 1901(1901-10-18) (aged 74) Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Resting place | Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minnesota. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Mahala Fisk (1832–1910) |
John Sargent Pillsbury (July 29, 1827 – October 18, 1901) was an American politician, businessman, and philanthropist. A Republican, he served as the eighth Governor of Minnesota from 1876 to 1882. He was a co-founder of the Pillsbury Company.
Early life
[edit]Pillsbury was born in Sutton, New Hampshire, the son of John and Susan (Wadleigh) Pillsbury. He was a descendant of William Pillsbury, who emigrated from England to Newburyport, Massachusetts, in 1640.[1] In 1851, he opened a store in Warner, New Hampshire, partnering with Walter Harriman, a future Governor of New Hampshire and Civil War general.
Career
[edit]Pillsbury Company
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Pillsbury, John Sargent (1827–1901)
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Records of Governor John S. Pillsbury, 1875–1891
Minnesota State Archives, Minnesota Historical Society, St. Paul
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Description: Records from the gubernatorial terms of John S. Pillsbury, including materials relating to public lands, railroads, grasshopper relief, seed grain, pardons, and applications for and appointments to office.
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John S. Pillsbury and Family Papers, 1833–1934
Manuscript Collection, Minnesota Historical Society, St. Paul
Description: Financial and legal records relating to John S. Pillsbury's various business enterprises.
Pillsbury, J.S. An address delivered by Hon. John S. Pillsbury before the alumni of the University of Minnesota at the West Hotel, Minneapolis, June 1, 1893: being a sketch of the growth and development of the University for the thirty years in which he has been a regent. [Minneapolis]: Alumni Association, University of Minnesota, [1893?].
———. Annual message of Governor J.S. Pillsbury to the Legislature of Minnesota, delivered January 4, 1877. St. Paul: Pioneer Press Co., 1877.
———. Annual message of Governor J.S. Pillsbury to the Legislature of Minnesota, delivered January 11, 1878. Minneapolis: Johnson, Smith and Harris