Shadrach Bond (November 24 1773 – April 12 1832) was a representative from Illinois Territory to the United States Congress. In 1818 he was elected the first 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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