John Christopher Cutler

John Christopher Cutler (born February 5, 1846 in Sheffield , England , † July 30, 1928 in Salt Lake City , Utah ) was an American businessman and politician ( Republican Party ).

Early years

His parents converted to Latter-day Saints of Jesus Christ and moved to Utah when he was 18 years old. Cutler became president of the family textile company and served on countless supervisory boards of banks, insurance companies and other companies. He also served as the Clerk of Salt Lake County from 1884 to 1890 .

Governor of Utah

Cutler won the election for governor of Utah in 1904 . He was in office from January 2, 1905 to January 4, 1909. During his tenure, he established a juvenile justice system, encouraged investment in local industry, and the registration of births and deaths in the state. Because of a rift in the Republican Party, anti- Mormon members formed an American Party . Then Cutler promoted the controversial William Spry in his candidacy for the Republican gubernatorial nomination, which was successful in the end, so that the party would retain control in parliament.

Another résumé

At the end of his tenure, he returned to his previous business activities. With failing health, he committed at the age of 82 years suicide .

He was married to Sarah Elizabeth Taylor. The couple had seven children together.

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SURNAME	Cutler, John Christopher
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	American politician
DATE OF BIRTH	February 5, 1846
PLACE OF BIRTH	Sheffield , England
DATE OF DEATH	July 30, 1928
Place of death	Salt Lake City , Utah