John Logan Power
Irish-American politician and publisher
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John Logan Power (March 1, 1834 - September 24, 1901) was an Irish-born American politician and publisher, and the Secretary of State of Mississippi from 1896 until his death.
John Logan Power | |
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| 28th Secretary of State of Mississippi | |
| In office January 20, 1896 – September 24, 1901 | |
| Governor | Anselm J. McLaurin Andrew H. Longino |
| Preceded by | George M. Govan |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Withers Power |
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| Born | March 1, 1834 |
| Died | September 24, 1901 (aged 67) |
| Party | Democrat |
| Children | Joseph Withers Power, others |
Biography
John Logan Power was born on March 1, 1834, in Mullinahone, Munster, Ireland.[1] His father died when he was young.[2] He came to the United States in 1850.[1] He moved to Lockport, New York, and then, in 1855, to Jackson, Mississippi.[3] He enlisted as a private in the Confederate Army in 1862, and was a colonel when the Civil War ended.[4] In 1866, he established the Daily Mississippi Standard newspaper, which became a precursor of the Clarion-Ledger.[1][4] In 1867, he was the clerk of the Mississippi House of Representatives.[1] He was elected to become the Secretary of State of Mississippi in November 1895, and assumed the position on January 20, 1896.[5] He was re-elected in 1899.[4][6] He continued serving until his death, at 12:30 AM on September 24, 1901, in Jackson, Mississippi.[2][1][5]
Personal life
He married Jane Wilkinson in 1857.[1] Their son, Joseph Withers Power, succeeded John as the Secretary of State of Mississippi.[7]
