John H. Clifford
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| In office January 14, 1853 – January 12, 1854 |
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| Lieutenant | Elisha Huntington |
| Preceded by | George S. Boutwell |
| Succeeded by | Emory Washburn |
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| Born | 1809 |
| Died | 1876 |
| Political party | Whig |
John H. Clifford (1809 - 1876), U.S. political figure; was Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for a single term, from 1853 to 1854. Serving as Attorney General from 1849-53, he faced Henry W. Bishop (Democrat) and Horace Mann (Free Soil) in the election of November 1852 receiving 45% of the vote. A majority requirement still in effect, he was elected by the state senate 29-4 over Mr. Bishop. After his single term as governor he returned for four more years as Attorney General, 1854-58.
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| Preceded by George S. Boutwell |
Governor of Massachusetts January 11, 1853 – January 12, 1854 |
Succeeded by Emory Washburn |
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