Shadrach Bond (November 24, 1773 – April 12, 1832) was a representative from the Illinois Territory to the United States Congress. In 1818, he was elected Governor of Illinois, becoming the new state's first chief executive. In an example of American politics during the Era of Good Feelings, Bond was elected to both positions without opposition.
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24 November 1773 Frederick, Maryland
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Died |
12 April 1832 (aged 58) Kaskaskia, Illinois
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Zodiac | Sagittarius |
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