Reynolds, John, 1788-1865

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Reynolds was an early Illinois settler, state legislator, congressman, and governor (1830-1834).

From the description of Papers, 1819-1850. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 748842485

From the description of Letter, June 26, 1830. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 698775126

Illinois' fourth governor was born in Montgomery County, Penn. and came to Illinois in 1800 with his parents, settling near Kaskaskia. He served in the war of 1812 and then went into law, partnering with his cousin Joseph Beaird. He also speculated in land, making considerable money. He was appointed to the Illinois Supreme Court, 1818-1825; served in the Illinois General Assembly, 1827-1830; and was elected governor in 1830 serving at the time of the Black Hawk War. He continued to serve in some elected office off and on until 1855.

From the description of Papers, 1831, 1837. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 54025451

Illinois' fourth governor was born in Montgomery County, Penn. and came to Illinois in 1800 with his parents settling near Kaskaskia. He served in the war of 1812 and then went into law, partnering with his cousin Joseph Beaird. He also speculated in land, making considerable money. He was appointed to the Illinois Supreme Court, 1818-1825; served in the Illinois General Assembly, 1827-1830; and was elected governor in 1830 serving at the time of the Black Hawk War. He continued to serve in some elected office off and on until 1855. Wrote several books on Illinois history after retiring from office.

From the description of Letters, 1828-1857. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 54025449

Illinois' fourth governor was born in Montgomery County, Penn. and came to Illinois in 1800 with his parents settling near Kaskaskia. He served in the war of 1812 and then went into law, partnering with his cousin Joseph Beaird. He also speculated in land, making considerable money. He was appointed to the Illinois Supreme Court, 1818-1825; served in the Illinois General Assembly, 1827-1830; and was elected governor in 1830 serving at the time of the Black Hawk War. He continued to serve in some elected office off and on until 1855.

From the description of Papers, 1823-1858. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 54025450

From the description of Papers, 1814-1837. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 54025448

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creatorOf Edwards, Ninian, 1775-1833. Ninian Edwards papers, 1798-1833. Chicago History Museum
creatorOf Reynolds, John, 1788-1865. Letters, 1828-1857. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library
referencedIn Niles, Nathaniel, 1817-1900. Letters, 1891, 1898. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library
creatorOf Reynolds, John, 1788-1865. Papers, 1814-1837. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library
referencedIn Phelps, John, 1796-1874. Reminiscences, 1874. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library
referencedIn Draper, Lyman Copeland, 1815-1891,. Draper manuscripts: Illinois papers, 1776-1868. Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project
referencedIn Knabb, Mrs. D. V. Paper, Aug. 23, 1905. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library
creatorOf Reynolds, John, 1788-1865. Letter, June 26, 1830. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library
creatorOf Reynolds, John, 1788-1865. Papers, 1823-1858. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library
referencedIn Illinois. Governor (1830-1834 : Reynolds). John Reynolds, governor of the state of Illinois : to all to whom these presents shall come, greeting : commission, 1834 Oct. 8. Newberry Library
referencedIn Black Hawk War collection, 1830-1833. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library
creatorOf United States. President (1829-1837 : Jackson). LS : Washington, [D.C.], to His Excellency John Reynolds, Governor of Illinois, Belleville, Illinois, 1831 July 16. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library
creatorOf Reynolds, John, 1788-1865. Papers, 1819-1850. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library
referencedIn Eddy, Henry, 1798-1849. Papers, 1817-1875. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library
referencedIn McCall, George A. (George Archibald), 1802-1868. Papers of George A. McCall, 1831-1853. Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens
referencedIn Chewning, Sarah C., b. ca. 1846. Papers, 1865. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library
creatorOf Russell, J. (John), 1793-1863. Papers, 1792-1927. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library
referencedIn Snyder, Adam Wilson, 1799-1842. Letter, 1834. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library
creatorOf Reynolds, John, 1788-1865. Papers, 1831, 1837. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library
referencedIn Wallace, Joseph, 1834-1904. Biographical sketches, [ca. 1865-ca. 1903] Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library
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associatedWith Archer, William Beaty, 1792-1870. person
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associatedWith Niles, Nathaniel, 1817-1900. person
associatedWith Peck, John Mason, 1789-1858. person
associatedWith Peebles, Robert. person
associatedWith Phelps, John, 1796-1874. person
associatedWith Reynold, John, 1788-1865. person
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associatedWith Snyder, Adam Wilson, 1799-1842. person
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Place Name Admin Code Country
Illinois--Vandalia
Illinois
Illinois
Illinois--Madison County
Illinois
Springfield (Ill.)
Illinois
Madison County (Ill.)
Randolph County (Ill.)
Illinois--Madison County
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Circuit Court
Court records
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Elections
Elections
Governors
Land speculation
Real property
Railroads
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Birth 1788-02-26

Death 1865-05-08

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