John Landon (Michigan politician)

John Landon (November 9, 1833 – March 13, 1871) was a Michigan politician.

John Landon
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the Jackson County 3rd district
In office
January 1, 1865 – December 31, 1866
Preceded byRichard J. Crego
Succeeded byWilliam G. Brown
In office
January 1, 1871 – March 13, 1871
Preceded byLevi N. Goodrich
Succeeded byLevi N. Goodrich
Personal details
Born(1833-11-09)November 9, 1833
Cayuga County, New York
DiedMarch 13, 1871(1871-03-13) (aged 37)
Springport, Michigan
Political partyRepublican

Early life

John Landon was on November 9, 1833 in Cayuga County, New York born to parents Hermon (also spelled Harmon) and Betsey Landon. John, along with his father's family, moved to Springport, Michigan in 1835.[1]

Career and death

On November 8, 1864, Landon was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives 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 Parma, Michigan.[2] 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.[3]

References
  1. "Legislator Details - John Landon". Library of Michigan. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
  2. "John landon Memorial". Find a Grave. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
  3. 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.


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