- Portait of Governor - Short Biography - Administration - Personal information - This Time in California
Biography* John Weller studied law and served as District Attorney in Ohio, where he was born in 1812. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, served in the Mexican War, and was U.S. Commissioner of International Boundaries. ...[Later, after a scandal] he was removed from the commission by President Taylor. Somehow recovering from the scandal, Weller entered politics in California first serving as State Senator. As Governor, he intended to make California an independent republic if the North and South divided over slavery, and he personally led an assault on San Quentin Prison to take back possession of it from a commercial contractor. The most wed governor, Weller married four times. Administration under Governor John Weller - Inaugural Address - January 8, 1858 The Life of Governor John Weller Born February 22, 1812 Montgomery, Ohio Died August 17, 1875 New Orleans, Louisiana Family First Lady: Mrs. G. W. Staunton Children: 2 sons
Administration under Governor John Weller - Inaugural Address - January 8, 1858 The Life of Governor John Weller Born February 22, 1812 Montgomery, Ohio Died August 17, 1875 New Orleans, Louisiana Family First Lady: Mrs. G. W. Staunton Children: 2 sons
- Inaugural Address - January 8, 1858
The Life of Governor John Weller Born February 22, 1812 Montgomery, Ohio Died August 17, 1875 New Orleans, Louisiana Family First Lady: Mrs. G. W. Staunton Children: 2 sons
Born February 22, 1812 Montgomery, Ohio Died August 17, 1875 New Orleans, Louisiana Family First Lady: Mrs. G. W. Staunton Children: 2 sons
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