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Not to be confused with John M. Hamilton (1855–1916) Congressman from West VirginiaJohn Marshall Hamilton (May 28 1847 – September 22 1905) was the 18th Governor of Illinois serving from 1883 to 1885. Born in Union County Ohio Hamilton became interested in politics at a young age joining the Wide Awakes when he was thirteen and the Union Army four years later. After graduating from Ohio Wesleyan University he studied law and was admitted to the bar.

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