John Isaac Guion (November 18, 1802 – June 6, 1855) 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.
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Preceded by John A. Quitman |
Governor of Mississippi 1851 |
Succeeded by James Whitfield |
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Name | Guion, John I. |
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Short description | American politician |
Date of birth | November 18, 1802 |
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Date of death | June 6, 1855 |
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