Josiah H. Bonney
Josiah Hinman Bonney (February 14, 1817 – September 12, 1887) was an American businessman and politician.
Josiah H. Bonney | |
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| Secretary of State of Iowa | |
| In office 1848–1850 | |
| Preceded by | Elisha Cutler Jr. |
| Succeeded by | George W. McCleary |
Born in Steuben County, New York, Bonney moved to Iowa Territory and eventually settled in Keosauqua, Van Buren County, Iowa Territory. Bonney was a merchant. He was elected the first sheriff of Van Buren County and was a Democrat. From 1843 to 1845, Bonney served in the Iowa Territorial Legislative Assembly. Bonney served as Iowa Secretary of State from 1848 to 1850.[1][2]
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| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Elisha Cutler Jr. |
Secretary of State of Iowa 1848–1850 |
Succeeded by George W. McCleary |
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