Silas Woodson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Silas Woodson

American politician

Date of Birth: 18-May-1819

Place of Birth: Knox County, Kentucky, United States

Date of Death: 09-Oct-1896

Profession: judge, lawyer, politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Silas Woodson (May 18, 1819 – October 9, 1896) was the 21st Governor of Missouri, United States, between January 3, 1873 and January 12, 1875.
He was notable for being the first Democrat elected to that position since the Civil War.
No Republican would reach the office for over 30 years after Woodson's election.