John Early (politician), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

John Early (politician)

Canadian American politician

Date of Birth: 17-Mar-1828

Place of Birth: Essex County, Ontario, Canada

Date of Death: 02-Sep-1877

Profession: politician, carpenter

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

John Early (March 17, 1828 – September 2, 1877) was a Canadian American politician.
Coming to Rockford, Illinois to practice carpentry, Early rose to become an agent for the New England Mutual Life Insurance Company.
A staunch abolitionist, Early was an early supporter of the Republican Party and was voted to the Illinois Senate on the ticket four times.
During one of these terms, he was elected President of the Illinois Senate, thus acting Lieutenant Governor of Illinois.
Early died before his fourth term was completed.