John Shaffer

John Wilson Shaffer (born July 5, 1827 in Lewisburg , Union County , Pennsylvania , † October 31, 1870 in Salt Lake City , Utah ) was an American politician ( Republican Party ).

US President Ulysses S. Grant appointed him governor of the Utah Territory in March 1870 . He held the office until his sudden death on October 31, 1870. During his brief tenure, he abolished every law that appeared to the federal government to be a rebellion . This was true of the Mormons in general . His strict approach resulted in a conflict with other officials in Utah.

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SURNAME	Shaffer, John
ALTERNATIVE NAMES	Shaffer, John Wilson
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	American politician
DATE OF BIRTH	July 5, 1827
PLACE OF BIRTH	Lewisburg , Pennsylvania
DATE OF DEATH	October 31, 1870
Place of death	Salt Lake City , Utah